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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.08, 1,425.68 and 591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.08, 1,425.68 and 591 is: 815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.08 : 1,425.68 = 591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.08/1,425.68 = 591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.08x = 1,425.68 × 591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.08x = 842,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,576.88/1,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.60

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