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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.01, 1,435.21 and 597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.01, 1,435.21 and 597.93 is: 825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.01 : 1,435.21 = 597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.01/1,435.21 = 597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.01x = 1,435.21 × 597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.01x = 858,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,155.12/1,040.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.14

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