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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.84, 1,446.06 and 599.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.84, 1,446.06 and 599.79 is: 827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.84 : 1,446.06 = 599.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.84/1,446.06 = 599.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.84x = 1,446.06 × 599.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.84x = 867,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,332.33/1,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.73

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