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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.02, 1,469.34 and 599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.02, 1,469.34 and 599.27 is: 826.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.02 : 1,469.34 = 599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.02/1,469.34 = 599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.02x = 1,469.34 × 599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.02x = 880,524.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,524.04/1,065.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.77

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