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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.22, 1,597.70 and 285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.22, 1,597.70 and 285.28 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.22 : 1,597.70 = 285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.22/1,597.70 = 285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.22x = 1,597.70 × 285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.22x = 455,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,782.44/1,065.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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