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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.62, 1,598.33 and 545.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.62, 1,598.33 and 545.33 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.62 : 1,598.33 = 545.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.62/1,598.33 = 545.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.62x = 1,598.33 × 545.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.62x = 871,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,622.66/1,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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