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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.81, 1,469.44 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.81, 1,469.44 and 599.06 is: 826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.81 : 1,469.44 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.81/1,469.44 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.81x = 1,469.44 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.81x = 880,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,287.15/1,064.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.71

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