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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.83, 1,598.74 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.83, 1,598.74 and 372.50 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.83 : 1,598.74 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.83/1,598.74 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.83x = 1,598.74 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.83x = 595,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,527.72/1,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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