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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.93, 1,628.99 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.93, 1,628.99 and 599.32 is: 899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.93 : 1,628.99 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.93/1,628.99 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.93x = 1,628.99 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.93x = 976,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,275.15/1,085.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.02

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