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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.68, 1,426.50 and 591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.68, 1,426.50 and 591.56 is: 816.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.68 : 1,426.50 = 591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.68/1,426.50 = 591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.68x = 1,426.50 × 591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.68x = 843,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,860.34/1,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.37

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