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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.70, 1,428.02 and 592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.70, 1,428.02 and 592.75 is: 818.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.70 : 1,428.02 = 592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.70/1,428.02 = 592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.70x = 1,428.02 × 592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.70x = 846,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,458.86/1,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.07

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