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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.29, 1,424.49 and 590.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.29, 1,424.49 and 590.21 is: 814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.29 : 1,424.49 = 590.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.29/1,424.49 = 590.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.29x = 1,424.49 × 590.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.29x = 840,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,748.24/1,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.45

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