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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.47, 1,406.62 and 599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.47, 1,406.62 and 599.80 is: 827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.47 : 1,406.62 = 599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.47/1,406.62 = 599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.47x = 1,406.62 × 599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.47x = 843,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,690.68/1,019.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.58

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