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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.17, 1,597.74 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.17, 1,597.74 and 334.75 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.17 : 1,597.74 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.17/1,597.74 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.17x = 1,597.74 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.17x = 534,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,843.47/1,065.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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