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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.76, 1,428 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.76, 1,428 and 592.62 is: 817.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.76 : 1,428 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.76/1,428 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.76x = 1,428 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.76x = 846,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,261.36/1,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.83

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