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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.95, 1,437.91 and 599.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.95, 1,437.91 and 599.85 is: 827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.95 : 1,437.91 = 599.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.95/1,437.91 = 599.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.95x = 1,437.91 × 599.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.95x = 862,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,528.81/1,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.80

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