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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.67, 1,406.09 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.67, 1,406.09 and 599.01 is: 826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.67 : 1,406.09 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.67/1,406.09 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.67x = 1,406.09 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.67x = 842,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,263.47/1,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.83

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