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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.25, 1,436.74 and 599.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.25, 1,436.74 and 599.17 is: 826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.25 : 1,436.74 = 599.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.25/1,436.74 = 599.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.25x = 1,436.74 × 599.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.25x = 860,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,851.51/1,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.75

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