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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.25, 1,425.48 and 590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.25, 1,425.48 and 590.91 is: 815.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.25 : 1,425.48 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.25/1,425.48 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.25x = 1,425.48 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.25x = 842,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,333.52/1,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.23

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