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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.34, 1,437.06 and 599.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.34, 1,437.06 and 599.36 is: 827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.34 : 1,437.06 = 599.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.34/1,437.06 = 599.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.34x = 1,437.06 × 599.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.34x = 861,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,316.28/1,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.12

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