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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.11, 1,425.69 and 590.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.11, 1,425.69 and 590.99 is: 815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.11 : 1,425.69 = 590.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.11/1,425.69 = 590.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.11x = 1,425.69 × 590.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.11x = 842,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,561.40/1,033.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.56

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