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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.82, 1,515.85 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.82, 1,515.85 and 599.76 is: 900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.82 : 1,515.85 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.82/1,515.85 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.82x = 1,515.85 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.82x = 909,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,144.70/1,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.30

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