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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.60, 1,437.32 and 599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.60, 1,437.32 and 599.44 is: 827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.60 : 1,437.32 = 599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.60/1,437.32 = 599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.60x = 1,437.32 × 599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.60x = 861,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,587.10/1,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.18

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