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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.15, 1,597.59 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.15, 1,597.59 and 448.54 is: 672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.15 : 1,597.59 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.15/1,597.59 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.15x = 1,597.59 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.15x = 716,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,579.02/1,065.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.75

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