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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.85, 1,428.08 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.85, 1,428.08 and 592.74 is: 817.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.85 : 1,428.08 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.85/1,428.08 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.85x = 1,428.08 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.85x = 846,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,477.18/1,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.97

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