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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.21, 1,598.12 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.21, 1,598.12 and 372.06 is: 558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.21 : 1,598.12 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.21/1,598.12 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.21x = 1,598.12 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.21x = 594,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,596.53/1,065.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.20

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