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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.32, 1,427.43 and 592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.32, 1,427.43 and 592.36 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.32 : 1,427.43 = 592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.32/1,427.43 = 592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.32x = 1,427.43 × 592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.32x = 845,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,552.43/1,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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