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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.12, 1,424.32 and 590.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.12, 1,424.32 and 590.03 is: 814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.12 : 1,424.32 = 590.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.12/1,424.32 = 590.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.12x = 1,424.32 × 590.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.12x = 840,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,398.78/1,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.25

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