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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.54, 1,598.51 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.54, 1,598.51 and 372.41 is: 558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.54 : 1,598.51 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.54/1,598.51 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.54x = 1,598.51 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.54x = 595,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,294.05/1,065.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.68

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