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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.41, 1,426.13 and 591.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.41, 1,426.13 and 591.37 is: 816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.41 : 1,426.13 = 591.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.41/1,426.13 = 591.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.41x = 1,426.13 × 591.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.41x = 843,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,370.50/1,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.10

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