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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.46, 1,427.56 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.46, 1,427.56 and 592.35 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.46 : 1,427.56 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.46/1,427.56 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.46x = 1,427.56 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.46x = 845,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,620.22/1,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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