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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.73, 1,629.67 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.73, 1,629.67 and 599.01 is: 899.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.73 : 1,629.67 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.73/1,629.67 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.73x = 1,629.67 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.73x = 976,188.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,188.63/1,085.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.11

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