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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.20, 1,438.07 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.20, 1,438.07 and 599.94 is: 827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.20 : 1,438.07 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.20/1,438.07 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.20x = 1,438.07 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.20x = 862,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,752.72/1,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.82

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