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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.18, 1,436.88 and 599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.18, 1,436.88 and 599.14 is: 826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.18 : 1,436.88 = 599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.18/1,436.88 = 599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.18x = 1,436.88 × 599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.18x = 860,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,891.83/1,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.85

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