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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.78, 1,598.70 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.78, 1,598.70 and 335.40 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.78 : 1,598.70 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.78/1,598.70 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.78x = 1,598.70 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.78x = 536,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,203.98/1,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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