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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.59, 1,597.86 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.59, 1,597.86 and 372.02 is: 557.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.59 : 1,597.86 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.59/1,597.86 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.59x = 1,597.86 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.59x = 594,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,435.88/1,065.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.85

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