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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.91, 1,426.38 and 591.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.91, 1,426.38 and 591.57 is: 816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.91 : 1,426.38 = 591.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.91/1,426.38 = 591.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.91x = 1,426.38 × 591.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.91x = 843,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,801.40/1,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.12

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