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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.30, 1,427.46 and 592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.30, 1,427.46 and 592.22 is: 817.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.30 : 1,427.46 = 592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.30/1,427.46 = 592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.30x = 1,427.46 × 592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.30x = 845,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,370.36/1,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.34

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