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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.80, 1,469.37 and 599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.80, 1,469.37 and 599.08 is: 826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.80 : 1,469.37 = 599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.80/1,469.37 = 599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.80x = 1,469.37 × 599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.80x = 880,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,270.18/1,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.70

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