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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.98, 1,427.10 and 591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.98, 1,427.10 and 591.90 is: 816.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.98 : 1,427.10 = 591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.98/1,427.10 = 591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.98x = 1,427.10 × 591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.98x = 844,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,700.49/1,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.94

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