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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.12, 1,427.07 and 592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.12, 1,427.07 and 592.13 is: 817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.12 : 1,427.07 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.12/1,427.07 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.12x = 1,427.07 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.12x = 845,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,010.96/1,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.13

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