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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.57, 1,599.86 and 604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.57, 1,599.86 and 604.25 is: 907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.57 : 1,599.86 = 604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.57/1,599.86 = 604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.57x = 1,599.86 × 604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.57x = 966,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,712.38/1,065.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.23

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