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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.46, 1,425.85 and 591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.46, 1,425.85 and 591.33 is: 815.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.46 : 1,425.85 = 591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.46/1,425.85 = 591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.46x = 1,425.85 × 591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.46x = 843,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,147.88/1,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.85

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