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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.90, 1,426.73 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.90, 1,426.73 and 591.84 is: 816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.90 : 1,426.73 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.90/1,426.73 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.90x = 1,426.73 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.90x = 844,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,388.75/1,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.71

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