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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.58, 1,598.36 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.58, 1,598.36 and 372.25 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.58 : 1,598.36 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.58/1,598.36 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.58x = 1,598.36 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.58x = 594,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,981.70/1,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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