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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.40, 1,470.24 and 599.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.40, 1,470.24 and 599.64 is: 827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.40 : 1,470.24 = 599.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.40/1,470.24 = 599.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.40x = 1,470.24 × 599.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.40x = 881,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,614.71/1,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.50

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