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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.07, 1,479.43 and 599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.07, 1,479.43 and 599.97 is: 827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.07 : 1,479.43 = 599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.07/1,479.43 = 599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.07x = 1,479.43 × 599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.07x = 887,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,613.62/1,072.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.94

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