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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.89, 1,428.04 and 586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.89, 1,428.04 and 586.73 is: 809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.89 : 1,428.04 = 586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.89/1,428.04 = 586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.89x = 1,428.04 × 586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.89x = 837,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,877.03/1,034.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.63

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