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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.71, 1,599.56 and 546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.71, 1,599.56 and 546.08 is: 819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.71 : 1,599.56 = 546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.71/1,599.56 = 546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.71x = 1,599.56 × 546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.71x = 873,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,488.99/1,065.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.63

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