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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.03, 1,597.82 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.03, 1,597.82 and 415.82 is: 623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.03 : 1,597.82 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.03/1,597.82 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.03x = 1,597.82 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.03x = 664,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,395.44/1,065.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.83

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