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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.27, 1,598.22 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.27, 1,598.22 and 334.95 is: 502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.27 : 1,598.22 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.27/1,598.22 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.27x = 1,598.22 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.27x = 535,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,323.79/1,065.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.52

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