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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.04, 1,426.92 and 591.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.04, 1,426.92 and 591.92 is: 816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.04 : 1,426.92 = 591.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.04/1,426.92 = 591.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.04x = 1,426.92 × 591.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.04x = 844,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,622.49/1,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.82

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