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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.29, 1,437.11 and 599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.29, 1,437.11 and 599.16 is: 826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.29 : 1,437.11 = 599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.29/1,437.11 = 599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.29x = 1,437.11 × 599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.29x = 861,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,055.83/1,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.92

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