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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.56, 1,597.80 and 487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.56, 1,597.80 and 487.94 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.56 : 1,597.80 = 487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.56/1,597.80 = 487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.56x = 1,597.80 × 487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.56x = 779,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,628.09/1,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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