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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.05, 1,594.69 and 550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.05, 1,594.69 and 550.97 is: 824.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.05 : 1,594.69 = 550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.05/1,594.69 = 550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.05x = 1,594.69 × 550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.05x = 878,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,626.35/1,065.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.96

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