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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.69, 1,437.84 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.69, 1,437.84 and 599.88 is: 828.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.69 : 1,437.84 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.69/1,437.84 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.69x = 1,437.84 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.69x = 862,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,531.46/1,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.01

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