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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.15, 1,435.34 and 598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.15, 1,435.34 and 598.05 is: 825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.15 : 1,435.34 = 598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.15/1,435.34 = 598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.15x = 1,435.34 × 598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.15x = 858,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,406.58/1,040.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.28

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