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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.25, 1,427.26 and 592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.25, 1,427.26 and 592.15 is: 817.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.25 : 1,427.26 = 592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.25/1,427.26 = 592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.25x = 1,427.26 × 592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.25x = 845,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,152.01/1,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.16

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