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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.74, 1,427.83 and 609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.74, 1,427.83 and 609.26 is: 840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.74 : 1,427.83 = 609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.74/1,427.83 = 609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.74x = 1,427.83 × 609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.74x = 869,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,911.04/1,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.70

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