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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.51, 1,436.04 and 598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.51, 1,436.04 and 598.43 is: 825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.51 : 1,436.04 = 598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.51/1,436.04 = 598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.51x = 1,436.04 × 598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.51x = 859,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,362.24/1,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.91

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