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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.30, 1,406.15 and 599.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.30, 1,406.15 and 599.64 is: 827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.30 : 1,406.15 = 599.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.30/1,406.15 = 599.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.30x = 1,406.15 × 599.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.30x = 843,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,185.67/1,019.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.22

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