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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.95, 1,424.19 and 590.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.95, 1,424.19 and 590.05 is: 814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.95 : 1,424.19 = 590.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.95/1,424.19 = 590.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.95x = 1,424.19 × 590.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.95x = 840,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,343.31/1,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.33

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