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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.28, 1,597.78 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.28, 1,597.78 and 416.47 is: 624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.28 : 1,597.78 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.28/1,597.78 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.28x = 1,597.78 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.28x = 665,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,427.44/1,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.65

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