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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.30, 1,470.06 and 599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.30, 1,470.06 and 599.55 is: 827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.30 : 1,470.06 = 599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.30/1,470.06 = 599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.30x = 1,470.06 × 599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.30x = 881,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,374.47/1,065.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.35

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