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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.72, 1,598.26 and 416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.72, 1,598.26 and 416.30 is: 624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.72 : 1,598.26 = 416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.72/1,598.26 = 416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.72x = 1,598.26 × 416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.72x = 665,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,355.64/1,065.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.32

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