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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.06, 1,427.08 and 592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.06, 1,427.08 and 592.03 is: 817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.06 : 1,427.08 = 592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.06/1,427.08 = 592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.06x = 1,427.08 × 592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.06x = 844,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,874.17/1,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.05

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