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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.59, 1,427.74 and 592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.59, 1,427.74 and 592.49 is: 817.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.59 : 1,427.74 = 592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.59/1,427.74 = 592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.59x = 1,427.74 × 592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.59x = 845,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,921.67/1,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.64

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