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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.43, 1,426.28 and 591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.43, 1,426.28 and 591.36 is: 816.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.43 : 1,426.28 = 591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.43/1,426.28 = 591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.43x = 1,426.28 × 591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.43x = 843,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,444.94/1,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.16

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