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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.62, 1,436.07 and 598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.62, 1,436.07 and 598.60 is: 826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.62 : 1,436.07 = 598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.62/1,436.07 = 598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.62x = 1,436.07 × 598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.62x = 859,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,631.50/1,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.08

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