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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.19, 1,425.88 and 591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.19, 1,425.88 and 591.23 is: 815.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.19 : 1,425.88 = 591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.19/1,425.88 = 591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.19x = 1,425.88 × 591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.19x = 843,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,023.03/1,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.95

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