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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.14, 1,470.03 and 599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.14, 1,470.03 and 599.48 is: 827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.14 : 1,470.03 = 599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.14/1,470.03 = 599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.14x = 1,470.03 × 599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.14x = 881,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,253.58/1,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.36

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