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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.10, 1,426.86 and 585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.10, 1,426.86 and 585.90 is: 808.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.10 : 1,426.86 = 585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.10/1,426.86 = 585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.10x = 1,426.86 × 585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.10x = 835,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,997.27/1,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.43

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