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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.67, 1,593.93 and 599.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.67, 1,593.93 and 599.00 is: 898.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.67 : 1,593.93 = 599.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.67/1,593.93 = 599.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.67x = 1,593.93 × 599.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.67x = 954,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,754.98/1,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.45

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