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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.37, 1,406.64 and 599.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.37, 1,406.64 and 599.67 is: 827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.37 : 1,406.64 = 599.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.37/1,406.64 = 599.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.37x = 1,406.64 × 599.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.37x = 843,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,519.81/1,019.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.49

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