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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.58, 1,598.55 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.58, 1,598.55 and 416.14 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.58 : 1,598.55 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.58/1,598.55 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.58x = 1,598.55 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.58x = 665,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,220.60/1,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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