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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.66, 1,426.21 and 591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.66, 1,426.21 and 591.50 is: 816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.66 : 1,426.21 = 591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.66/1,426.21 = 591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.66x = 1,426.21 × 591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.66x = 843,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,605.30/1,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.13

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