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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.81, 1,594.03 and 599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.81, 1,594.03 and 599.96 is: 900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.81 : 1,594.03 = 599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.81/1,594.03 = 599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.81x = 1,594.03 × 599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.81x = 956,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,348.88/1,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.68

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