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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.81, 1,470.71 and 599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.81, 1,470.71 and 599.97 is: 827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.81 : 1,470.71 = 599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.81/1,470.71 = 599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.81x = 1,470.71 × 599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.81x = 882,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,378.88/1,065.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.90

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