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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.46, 1,426.15 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.46, 1,426.15 and 591.40 is: 816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.46 : 1,426.15 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.46/1,426.15 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.46x = 1,426.15 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.46x = 843,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,425.11/1,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.12

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