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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.25, 1,425.80 and 591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.25, 1,425.80 and 591.17 is: 815.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.25 : 1,425.80 = 591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.25/1,425.80 = 591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.25x = 1,425.80 × 591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.25x = 842,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,884.53/1,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.76

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