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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.23, 1,424.57 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.23, 1,424.57 and 590.01 is: 814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.23 : 1,424.57 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.23/1,424.57 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.23x = 1,424.57 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.23x = 840,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,507.60/1,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.27

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