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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.03, 1,479.53 and 599.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.03, 1,479.53 and 599.95 is: 828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.03 : 1,479.53 = 599.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.03/1,479.53 = 599.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.03x = 1,479.53 × 599.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.03x = 887,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,636.63/1,072.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.00

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