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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.36, 1,437.08 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.36, 1,437.08 and 599.24 is: 826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.36 : 1,437.08 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.36/1,437.08 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.36x = 1,437.08 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.36x = 861,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,155.82/1,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.95

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