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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.81, 1,423.87 and 589.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.81, 1,423.87 and 589.62 is: 813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.81 : 1,423.87 = 589.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.81/1,423.87 = 589.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.81x = 1,423.87 × 589.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.81x = 839,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,540.76/1,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.66

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