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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.18, 1,469.94 and 599.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.18, 1,469.94 and 599.43 is: 827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.18 : 1,469.94 = 599.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.18/1,469.94 = 599.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.18x = 1,469.94 × 599.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.18x = 881,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,126.13/1,065.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.21

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