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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.34, 1,397.13 and 592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.34, 1,397.13 and 592.67 is: 817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.34 : 1,397.13 = 592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.34/1,397.13 = 592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.34x = 1,397.13 × 592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.34x = 828,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,038.52/1,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.94

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