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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.85, 1,427.77 and 592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.85, 1,427.77 and 592.67 is: 817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.85 : 1,427.77 = 592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.85/1,427.77 = 592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.85x = 1,427.77 × 592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.85x = 846,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,198.53/1,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.70

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