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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.61, 1,424.86 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.61, 1,424.86 and 590.44 is: 814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.61 : 1,424.86 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.61/1,424.86 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.61x = 1,424.86 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.61x = 841,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,294.34/1,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.73

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