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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.64, 1,470.48 and 599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.64, 1,470.48 and 599.92 is: 827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.64 : 1,470.48 = 599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.64/1,470.48 = 599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.64x = 1,470.48 × 599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.64x = 882,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,170.36/1,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.83

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