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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.11, 1,423.91 and 589.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.11, 1,423.91 and 589.67 is: 813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.11 : 1,423.91 = 589.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.11/1,423.91 = 589.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.11x = 1,423.91 × 589.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.11x = 839,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,634.06/1,032.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.51

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