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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065, 1,598.28 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065, 1,598.28 and 381 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065 : 1,598.28 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065/1,598.28 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065x = 1,598.28 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065x = 608,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,944.68/1,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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