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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.23, 1,427.27 and 586.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.23, 1,427.27 and 586.09 is: 808.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.23 : 1,427.27 = 586.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.23/1,427.27 = 586.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.23x = 1,427.27 × 586.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.23x = 836,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,502.18/1,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.82

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