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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.14, 1,424.54 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.14, 1,424.54 and 590.16 is: 814.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.14 : 1,424.54 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.14/1,424.54 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.14x = 1,424.54 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.14x = 840,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,706.53/1,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.53

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