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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.36, 1,598.16 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.36, 1,598.16 and 372 is: 558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.36 : 1,598.16 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.36/1,598.16 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.36x = 1,598.16 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.36x = 594,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,515.52/1,065.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.04

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