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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.74, 1,426.48 and 585.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.74, 1,426.48 and 585.58 is: 808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.74 : 1,426.48 = 585.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.74/1,426.48 = 585.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.74x = 1,426.48 × 585.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.74x = 835,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,320.26/1,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.06

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