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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.76, 1,426.23 and 585.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.76, 1,426.23 and 585.56 is: 807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.76 : 1,426.23 = 585.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.76/1,426.23 = 585.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.76x = 1,426.23 × 585.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.76x = 835,136.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,136.11/1,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.87

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