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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.11, 1,598.36 and 739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.11, 1,598.36 and 739.89 is: 1,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.11 : 1,598.36 = 739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.11/1,598.36 = 739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.11x = 1,598.36 × 739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.11x = 1,182,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,606.88/1,065.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.32

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