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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.97, 1,425.48 and 590.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.97, 1,425.48 and 590.86 is: 815.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.97 : 1,425.48 = 590.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.97/1,425.48 = 590.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.97x = 1,425.48 × 590.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.97x = 842,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,262.00/1,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.38

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