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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.41, 1,597.97 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.41, 1,597.97 and 416.60 is: 624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.41 : 1,597.97 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.41/1,597.97 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.41x = 1,597.97 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.41x = 665,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,707.35/1,065.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.84

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