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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.89, 1,437.76 and 599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.89, 1,437.76 and 599.48 is: 827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.89 : 1,437.76 = 599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.89/1,437.76 = 599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.89x = 1,437.76 × 599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.89x = 861,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,908.36/1,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.25

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