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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.51, 1,427.42 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.51, 1,427.42 and 592.31 is: 817.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.51 : 1,427.42 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.51/1,427.42 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.51x = 1,427.42 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.51x = 845,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,480.19/1,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.28

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