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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.80, 1,551.51 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.80, 1,551.51 and 595.50 is: 893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.80 : 1,551.51 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.80/1,551.51 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.80x = 1,551.51 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.80x = 923,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,924.21/1,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.72

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