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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.15, 1,591.80 and 599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.15, 1,591.80 and 599.15 is: 898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.15 : 1,591.80 = 599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.15/1,591.80 = 599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.15x = 1,591.80 × 599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.15x = 953,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,723.12/1,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.76

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