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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.11, 1,435.38 and 598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.11, 1,435.38 and 598.09 is: 825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.11 : 1,435.38 = 598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.11/1,435.38 = 598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.11x = 1,435.38 × 598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.11x = 858,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,486.42/1,040.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.38

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