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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.03, 1,598.06 and 552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.03, 1,598.06 and 552.03 is: 828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.03 : 1,598.06 = 552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.03/1,598.06 = 552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.03x = 1,598.06 × 552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.03x = 882,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,174.30/1,065.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.31

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