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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.09, 1,438.25 and 599.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.09, 1,438.25 and 599.89 is: 827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.09 : 1,438.25 = 599.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.09/1,438.25 = 599.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.09x = 1,438.25 × 599.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.09x = 862,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,791.79/1,042.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.94

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