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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.92, 1,426.36 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.92, 1,426.36 and 591.72 is: 816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.92 : 1,426.36 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.92/1,426.36 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.92x = 1,426.36 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.92x = 844,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,005.74/1,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.32

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