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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.53, 1,424.88 and 590.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.53, 1,424.88 and 590.42 is: 814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.53 : 1,424.88 = 590.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.53/1,424.88 = 590.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.53x = 1,424.88 × 590.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.53x = 841,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,270.53/1,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.77

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