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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.09, 1,469.82 and 599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.09, 1,469.82 and 599.34 is: 827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.09 : 1,469.82 = 599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.09/1,469.82 = 599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.09x = 1,469.82 × 599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.09x = 880,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,921.92/1,065.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.09

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