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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.52, 1,437.40 and 599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.52, 1,437.40 and 599.44 is: 827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.52 : 1,437.40 = 599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.52/1,437.40 = 599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.52x = 1,437.40 × 599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.52x = 861,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,635.06/1,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.29

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