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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.66, 1,407.12 and 599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.66, 1,407.12 and 599.90 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.66 : 1,407.12 = 599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.66/1,407.12 = 599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.66x = 1,407.12 × 599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.66x = 844,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,131.29/1,019.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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