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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.09, 1,436.69 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.09, 1,436.69 and 599.01 is: 826.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.09 : 1,436.69 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.09/1,436.69 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.09x = 1,436.69 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.09x = 860,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,588.68/1,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.62

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