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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.31, 1,470.14 and 599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.31, 1,470.14 and 599.56 is: 827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.31 : 1,470.14 = 599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.31/1,470.14 = 599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.31x = 1,470.14 × 599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.31x = 881,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,442.31/1,065.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.40

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