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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.38, 1,470.22 and 599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.38, 1,470.22 and 599.63 is: 827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.38 : 1,470.22 = 599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.38/1,470.22 = 599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.38x = 1,470.22 × 599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.38x = 881,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,579.17/1,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.48

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