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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.16, 1,431.36 and 589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.16, 1,431.36 and 589.14 is: 813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.16 : 1,431.36 = 589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.16/1,431.36 = 589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.16x = 1,431.36 × 589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.16x = 843,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,271.43/1,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.06

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