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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.70, 1,549.13 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.70, 1,549.13 and 595.08 is: 891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.70 : 1,549.13 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.70/1,549.13 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.70x = 1,549.13 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.70x = 921,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,853.31/1,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.80

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