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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.39, 1,598.31 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.39, 1,598.31 and 416.13 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.39 : 1,598.31 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.39/1,598.31 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.39x = 1,598.31 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.39x = 665,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,104.74/1,065.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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