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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.22, 1,436.89 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.22, 1,436.89 and 599.12 is: 826.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.22 : 1,436.89 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.22/1,436.89 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.22x = 1,436.89 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.22x = 860,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,859.36/1,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.78

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