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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.86, 1,426.71 and 591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.86, 1,426.71 and 591.69 is: 816.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.86 : 1,426.71 = 591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.86/1,426.71 = 591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.86x = 1,426.71 × 591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.86x = 844,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,170.04/1,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.52

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