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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.74, 1,597.23 and 545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.74, 1,597.23 and 545.31 is: 817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.74 : 1,597.23 = 545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.74/1,597.23 = 545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.74x = 1,597.23 × 545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.74x = 870,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,981.77/1,065.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.25

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