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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.87, 1,428.22 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.87, 1,428.22 and 592.68 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.87 : 1,428.22 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.87/1,428.22 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.87x = 1,428.22 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.87x = 846,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,474.47/1,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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