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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.25, 1,598.60 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.25, 1,598.60 and 381.25 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.25 : 1,598.60 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.25/1,598.60 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.25x = 1,598.60 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.25x = 609,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,466.25/1,065.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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