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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.67, 1,427.90 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.67, 1,427.90 and 592.65 is: 817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.67 : 1,427.90 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.67/1,427.90 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.67x = 1,427.90 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.67x = 846,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,241.97/1,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.89

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