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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.53, 1,597.75 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.53, 1,597.75 and 371.99 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.53 : 1,597.75 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.53/1,597.75 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.53x = 1,597.75 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.53x = 594,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,351.13/1,065.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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