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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.74, 1,590.30 and 599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.74, 1,590.30 and 599.27 is: 897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.74 : 1,590.30 = 599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.74/1,590.30 = 599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.74x = 1,590.30 × 599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.74x = 953,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,019.08/1,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.60

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