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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.23, 1,437.13 and 599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.23, 1,437.13 and 599.38 is: 827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.23 : 1,437.13 = 599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.23/1,437.13 = 599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.23x = 1,437.13 × 599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.23x = 861,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,386.98/1,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.28

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