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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.84, 1,425.27 and 590.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.84, 1,425.27 and 590.85 is: 815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.84 : 1,425.27 = 590.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.84/1,425.27 = 590.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.84x = 1,425.27 × 590.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.84x = 842,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,120.78/1,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.34

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