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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.26, 1,414.50 and 599.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.26, 1,414.50 and 599.78 is: 827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.26 : 1,414.50 = 599.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.26/1,414.50 = 599.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.26x = 1,414.50 × 599.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.26x = 848,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,388.81/1,025.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.49

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