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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.43, 1,597.59 and 718.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.43, 1,597.59 and 718.75 is: 1,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.43 : 1,597.59 = 718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.43/1,597.59 = 718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.43x = 1,597.59 × 718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.43x = 1,148,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,267.81/1,065.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.75

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