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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.80, 1,426.69 and 591.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.80, 1,426.69 and 591.85 is: 816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.80 : 1,426.69 = 591.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.80/1,426.69 = 591.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.80x = 1,426.69 × 591.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.80x = 844,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,386.48/1,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.78

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