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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.31, 1,425.96 and 591.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.31, 1,425.96 and 591.21 is: 815.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.31 : 1,425.96 = 591.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.31/1,425.96 = 591.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.31x = 1,425.96 × 591.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.31x = 843,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,041.81/1,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.87

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