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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.64, 1,598.31 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.64, 1,598.31 and 335.13 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.64 : 1,598.31 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.64/1,598.31 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.64x = 1,598.31 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.64x = 535,641.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,641.63/1,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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