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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.67, 1,437.48 and 599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.67, 1,437.48 and 599.82 is: 827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.67 : 1,437.48 = 599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.67/1,437.48 = 599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.67x = 1,437.48 × 599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.67x = 862,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,229.25/1,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.74

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