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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.24, 1,436.58 and 599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.24, 1,436.58 and 599.09 is: 826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.24 : 1,436.58 = 599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.24/1,436.58 = 599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.24x = 1,436.58 × 599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.24x = 860,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,633.53/1,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.55

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