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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.15, 1,427.14 and 592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.15, 1,427.14 and 592.05 is: 817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.15 : 1,427.14 = 592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.15/1,427.14 = 592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.15x = 1,427.14 × 592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.15x = 844,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,936.76/1,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.04

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