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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.04, 1,428.36 and 592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.04, 1,428.36 and 592.84 is: 818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.04 : 1,428.36 = 592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.04/1,428.36 = 592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.04x = 1,428.36 × 592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.04x = 846,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,788.94/1,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.12

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