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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032, 1,424.12 and 589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032, 1,424.12 and 589.96 is: 814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032 : 1,424.12 = 589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032/1,424.12 = 589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032x = 1,424.12 × 589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032x = 840,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,173.84/1,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.12

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