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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.88, 1,426.80 and 591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.88, 1,426.80 and 591.88 is: 816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.88 : 1,426.80 = 591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.88/1,426.80 = 591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.88x = 1,426.80 × 591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.88x = 844,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,494.38/1,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.82

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