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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.66, 1,470.48 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.66, 1,470.48 and 599.88 is: 827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.66 : 1,470.48 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.66/1,470.48 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.66x = 1,470.48 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.66x = 882,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,111.54/1,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.76

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