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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.30, 1,425.94 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.30, 1,425.94 and 591.18 is: 815.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.30 : 1,425.94 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.30/1,425.94 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.30x = 1,425.94 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.30x = 842,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,977.12/1,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.81

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