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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.18, 1,427.13 and 592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.18, 1,427.13 and 592.07 is: 817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.18 : 1,427.13 = 592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.18/1,427.13 = 592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.18x = 1,427.13 × 592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.18x = 844,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,960.86/1,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.03

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