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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.05, 1,424.28 and 590.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.05, 1,424.28 and 590.09 is: 814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.05 : 1,424.28 = 590.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.05/1,424.28 = 590.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.05x = 1,424.28 × 590.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.05x = 840,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,446.26/1,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.35

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