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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.78, 1,428 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.78, 1,428 and 592.68 is: 817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.78 : 1,428 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.78/1,428 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.78x = 1,428 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.78x = 846,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,347.04/1,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.90

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