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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.97, 1,428.38 and 592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.97, 1,428.38 and 592.94 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.97 : 1,428.38 = 592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.97/1,428.38 = 592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.97x = 1,428.38 × 592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.97x = 846,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,943.64/1,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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