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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.01, 1,424.12 and 589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.01, 1,424.12 and 589.88 is: 814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.01 : 1,424.12 = 589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.01/1,424.12 = 589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.01x = 1,424.12 × 589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.01x = 840,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,060.52/1,032.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.01

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