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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.24, 1,425.84 and 591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.24, 1,425.84 and 591.14 is: 815.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.24 : 1,425.84 = 591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.24/1,425.84 = 591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.24x = 1,425.84 × 591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.24x = 842,871.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,871.06/1,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.76

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