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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.92, 1,427.74 and 592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.92, 1,427.74 and 592.72 is: 817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.92 : 1,427.74 = 592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.92/1,427.74 = 592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.92x = 1,427.74 × 592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.92x = 846,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,250.05/1,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.70

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