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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.66, 1,470.61 and 599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.66, 1,470.61 and 599.91 is: 827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.66 : 1,470.61 = 599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.66/1,470.61 = 599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.66x = 1,470.61 × 599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.66x = 882,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,225.51/1,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.87

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