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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.30, 1,427.34 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.30, 1,427.34 and 592.19 is: 817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.30 : 1,427.34 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.30/1,427.34 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.30x = 1,427.34 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.30x = 845,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,249.34/1,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.22

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