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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.33, 1,593.29 and 599.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.33, 1,593.29 and 599.43 is: 899.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.33 : 1,593.29 = 599.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.33/1,593.29 = 599.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.33x = 1,593.29 × 599.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.33x = 955,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,059.79/1,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.87

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