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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.63, 1,598.19 and 721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.63, 1,598.19 and 721.08 is: 1,081.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.63 : 1,598.19 = 721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.63/1,598.19 = 721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.63x = 1,598.19 × 721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.63x = 1,152,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,422.85/1,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.45

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