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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.21, 1,436.99 and 599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.21, 1,436.99 and 599.02 is: 826.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.21 : 1,436.99 = 599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.21/1,436.99 = 599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.21x = 1,436.99 × 599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.21x = 860,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,785.75/1,041.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.72

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