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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.32, 1,425.98 and 591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.32, 1,425.98 and 591.22 is: 815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.32 : 1,425.98 = 591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.32/1,425.98 = 591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.32x = 1,425.98 × 591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.32x = 843,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,067.90/1,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.88

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