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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.92, 1,425.40 and 590.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.92, 1,425.40 and 590.79 is: 815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.92 : 1,425.40 = 590.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.92/1,425.40 = 590.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.92x = 1,425.40 × 590.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.92x = 842,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,109.11/1,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.27

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