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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.97, 1,427.12 and 592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.97, 1,427.12 and 592.13 is: 817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.97 : 1,427.12 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.97/1,427.12 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.97x = 1,427.12 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.97x = 845,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,030.47/1,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.27

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