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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.99, 1,425.06 and 590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.99, 1,425.06 and 590.73 is: 814.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.99 : 1,425.06 = 590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.99/1,425.06 = 590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.99x = 1,425.06 × 590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.99x = 841,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,825.69/1,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.94

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