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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.43, 1,437.22 and 599.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.43, 1,437.22 and 599.39 is: 827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.43 : 1,437.22 = 599.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.43/1,437.22 = 599.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.43x = 1,437.22 × 599.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.43x = 861,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,460.39/1,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.19

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