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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.55, 1,437.39 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.55, 1,437.39 and 599.52 is: 827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.55 : 1,437.39 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.55/1,437.39 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.55x = 1,437.39 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.55x = 861,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,740.91/1,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.36

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