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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.81, 1,426.32 and 591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.81, 1,426.32 and 591.55 is: 816.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.81 : 1,426.32 = 591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.81/1,426.32 = 591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.81x = 1,426.32 × 591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.81x = 843,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,739.60/1,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.15

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