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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.14, 1,597.73 and 406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.14, 1,597.73 and 406.93 is: 610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.14 : 1,597.73 = 406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.14/1,597.73 = 406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.14x = 1,597.73 × 406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.14x = 650,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,166.22/1,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.41

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