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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.12, 1,428.12 and 592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.12, 1,428.12 and 592.71 is: 817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.12 : 1,428.12 = 592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.12/1,428.12 = 592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.12x = 1,428.12 × 592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.12x = 846,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,461.01/1,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.74

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