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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.21, 1,427.13 and 586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.21, 1,427.13 and 586.13 is: 808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.21 : 1,427.13 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.21/1,427.13 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.21x = 1,427.13 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.21x = 836,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,476.57/1,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.81

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