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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.08, 1,424.13 and 589.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.08, 1,424.13 and 589.94 is: 814.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.08 : 1,424.13 = 589.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.08/1,424.13 = 589.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.08x = 1,424.13 × 589.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.08x = 840,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,151.25/1,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.04

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