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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.46, 1,424.70 and 590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.46, 1,424.70 and 590.27 is: 814.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.46 : 1,424.70 = 590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.46/1,424.70 = 590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.46x = 1,424.70 × 590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.46x = 840,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,957.67/1,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.52

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