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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.02, 1,436.60 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.02, 1,436.60 and 599.01 is: 826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.02 : 1,436.60 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.02/1,436.60 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.02x = 1,436.60 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.02x = 860,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,535.67/1,041.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.63

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