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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.50, 1,470.04 and 599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.50, 1,470.04 and 599.66 is: 827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.50 : 1,470.04 = 599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.50/1,470.04 = 599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.50x = 1,470.04 × 599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.50x = 881,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,516.84/1,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.33

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