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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.60, 1,437.36 and 599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.60, 1,437.36 and 599.48 is: 827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.60 : 1,437.36 = 599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.60/1,437.36 = 599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.60x = 1,437.36 × 599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.60x = 861,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,661.39/1,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.25

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