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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.24, 1,429.80 and 588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.24, 1,429.80 and 588.12 is: 811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.24 : 1,429.80 = 588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.24/1,429.80 = 588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.24x = 1,429.80 × 588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.24x = 840,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,893.98/1,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.49

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