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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.79, 1,469.34 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.79, 1,469.34 and 599.13 is: 826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.79 : 1,469.34 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.79/1,469.34 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.79x = 1,469.34 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.79x = 880,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,325.67/1,064.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.76

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