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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.75, 1,437.42 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.75, 1,437.42 and 599.54 is: 827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.75 : 1,437.42 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.75/1,437.42 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.75x = 1,437.42 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.75x = 861,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,794.38/1,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.26

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