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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.44, 1,597.52 and 440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.44, 1,597.52 and 440.26 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.44 : 1,597.52 = 440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.44/1,597.52 = 440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.44x = 1,597.52 × 440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.44x = 703,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,316.17/1,065.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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