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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.35, 1,470.18 and 599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.35, 1,470.18 and 599.60 is: 827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.35 : 1,470.18 = 599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.35/1,470.18 = 599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.35x = 1,470.18 × 599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.35x = 881,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,520.79/1,065.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.45

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