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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.10, 1,436.81 and 599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.10, 1,436.81 and 599.15 is: 826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.10 : 1,436.81 = 599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.10/1,436.81 = 599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.10x = 1,436.81 × 599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.10x = 860,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,865.31/1,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.88

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