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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.63, 1,470.57 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.63, 1,470.57 and 599.88 is: 827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.63 : 1,470.57 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.63/1,470.57 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.63x = 1,470.57 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.63x = 882,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,165.53/1,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.83

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