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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.99, 1,424.07 and 589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.99, 1,424.07 and 589.86 is: 813.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.99 : 1,424.07 = 589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.99/1,424.07 = 589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.99x = 1,424.07 × 589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.99x = 840,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,001.93/1,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.97

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