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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.08, 1,469.77 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.08, 1,469.77 and 599.24 is: 826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.08 : 1,469.77 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.08/1,469.77 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.08x = 1,469.77 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.08x = 880,736.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,736.13/1,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.92

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