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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.37, 1,425.73 and 591.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.37, 1,425.73 and 591.19 is: 815.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.37 : 1,425.73 = 591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.37/1,425.73 = 591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.37x = 1,425.73 × 591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.37x = 842,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,867.23/1,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.65

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