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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.08, 1,428.27 and 592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.08, 1,428.27 and 592.82 is: 818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.08 : 1,428.27 = 592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.08/1,428.27 = 592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.08x = 1,428.27 × 592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.08x = 846,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,703.01/1,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.01

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