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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.90, 1,406.19 and 599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.90, 1,406.19 and 599.59 is: 827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.90 : 1,406.19 = 599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.90/1,406.19 = 599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.90x = 1,406.19 × 599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.90x = 843,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,137.46/1,018.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.50

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