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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.99, 1,426.93 and 592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.99, 1,426.93 and 592.03 is: 817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.99 : 1,426.93 = 592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.99/1,426.93 = 592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.99x = 1,426.93 × 592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.99x = 844,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,785.67/1,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.02

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