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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.84, 1,424.28 and 590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.84, 1,424.28 and 590.19 is: 814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.84 : 1,424.28 = 590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.84/1,424.28 = 590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.84x = 1,424.28 × 590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.84x = 840,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,592.69/1,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.66

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