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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.50, 1,425.90 and 591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.50, 1,425.90 and 591.36 is: 815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.50 : 1,425.90 = 591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.50/1,425.90 = 591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.50x = 1,425.90 × 591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.50x = 843,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,220.22/1,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.89

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