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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.15, 1,436.94 and 599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.15, 1,436.94 and 599.16 is: 826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.15 : 1,436.94 = 599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.15/1,436.94 = 599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.15x = 1,436.94 × 599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.15x = 860,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,956.97/1,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.93

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