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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.80, 1,469.40 and 599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.80, 1,469.40 and 599 is: 826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.80 : 1,469.40 = 599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.80/1,469.40 = 599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.80x = 1,469.40 × 599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.80x = 880,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,170.60/1,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.61

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