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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.66, 1,599.30 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.66, 1,599.30 and 416.04 is: 624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.66 : 1,599.30 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.66/1,599.30 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.66x = 1,599.30 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.66x = 665,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,372.77/1,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.38

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