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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.08, 1,596.40 and 578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.08, 1,596.40 and 578.54 is: 867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.08 : 1,596.40 = 578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.08/1,596.40 = 578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.08x = 1,596.40 × 578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.08x = 923,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,581.26/1,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.15

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