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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.05, 1,425.63 and 591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.05, 1,425.63 and 591.06 is: 815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.05 : 1,425.63 = 591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.05/1,425.63 = 591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.05x = 1,425.63 × 591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.05x = 842,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,632.87/1,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.67

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