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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.13, 1,597.68 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.13, 1,597.68 and 285.20 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.13 : 1,597.68 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.13/1,597.68 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.13x = 1,597.68 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.13x = 455,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,656.34/1,065.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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