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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.39, 1,426.05 and 585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.39, 1,426.05 and 585.25 is: 807.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.39 : 1,426.05 = 585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.39/1,426.05 = 585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.39x = 1,426.05 × 585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.39x = 834,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,599.74/1,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.63

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