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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.52, 1,427.70 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.52, 1,427.70 and 592.44 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.52 : 1,427.70 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.52/1,427.70 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.52x = 1,427.70 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.52x = 845,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,826.59/1,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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