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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.69, 1,437.66 and 599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.69, 1,437.66 and 599.59 is: 827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.69 : 1,437.66 = 599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.69/1,437.66 = 599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.69x = 1,437.66 × 599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.69x = 861,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,996.37/1,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.50

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