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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.35, 1,426.99 and 592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.35, 1,426.99 and 592.01 is: 816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.35 : 1,426.99 = 592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.35/1,426.99 = 592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.35x = 1,426.99 × 592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.35x = 844,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,792.35/1,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.74

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