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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.01, 1,428.06 and 592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.01, 1,428.06 and 592.75 is: 817.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.01 : 1,428.06 = 592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.01/1,428.06 = 592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.01x = 1,428.06 × 592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.01x = 846,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,482.57/1,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.85

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