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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.07, 1,425.65 and 591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.07, 1,425.65 and 591.08 is: 815.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.07 : 1,425.65 = 591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.07/1,425.65 = 591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.07x = 1,425.65 × 591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.07x = 842,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,663.12/1,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.69

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