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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.17, 1,425.83 and 591.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.17, 1,425.83 and 591.15 is: 815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.17 : 1,425.83 = 591.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.17/1,425.83 = 591.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.17x = 1,425.83 × 591.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.17x = 842,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,876.45/1,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.82

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