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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.05, 1,469.72 and 599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.05, 1,469.72 and 599.33 is: 827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.05 : 1,469.72 = 599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.05/1,469.72 = 599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.05x = 1,469.72 × 599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.05x = 880,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,844.29/1,065.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.05

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