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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.40, 1,437.10 and 599.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.40, 1,437.10 and 599.29 is: 827.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.40 : 1,437.10 = 599.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.40/1,437.10 = 599.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.40x = 1,437.10 × 599.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.40x = 861,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,239.66/1,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.00

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