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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.29, 1,597.95 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.29, 1,597.95 and 334.86 is: 502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.29 : 1,597.95 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.29/1,597.95 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.29x = 1,597.95 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.29x = 535,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,089.54/1,065.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.30

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