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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.96, 1,437.56 and 599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.96, 1,437.56 and 599.70 is: 827.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.96 : 1,437.56 = 599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.96/1,437.56 = 599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.96x = 1,437.56 × 599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.96x = 862,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,104.73/1,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.39

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