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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.28, 1,470.04 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.28, 1,470.04 and 599.52 is: 827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.28 : 1,470.04 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.28/1,470.04 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.28x = 1,470.04 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.28x = 881,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,318.38/1,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.31

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