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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.92, 1,425.07 and 590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.92, 1,425.07 and 590.51 is: 814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.92 : 1,425.07 = 590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.92/1,425.07 = 590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.92x = 1,425.07 × 590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.92x = 841,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,518.09/1,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.70

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