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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.36, 1,426.52 and 591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.36, 1,426.52 and 591.17 is: 816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.36 : 1,426.52 = 591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.36/1,426.52 = 591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.36x = 1,426.52 × 591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.36x = 843,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,320.87/1,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.10

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