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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.07, 1,426.77 and 585.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.07, 1,426.77 and 585.95 is: 808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.07 : 1,426.77 = 585.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.07/1,426.77 = 585.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.07x = 1,426.77 × 585.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.07x = 836,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,015.88/1,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.47

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