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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.02, 1,592.46 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.02, 1,592.46 and 599.40 is: 897.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.02 : 1,592.46 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.02/1,592.46 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.02x = 1,592.46 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.02x = 954,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,520.52/1,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.93

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