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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.96, 1,405.91 and 599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.96, 1,405.91 and 599.33 is: 826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.96 : 1,405.91 = 599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.96/1,405.91 = 599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.96x = 1,405.91 × 599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.96x = 842,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,604.04/1,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.93

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