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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.84, 1,597.82 and 545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.84, 1,597.82 and 545.55 is: 817.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.84 : 1,597.82 = 545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.84/1,597.82 = 545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.84x = 1,597.82 × 545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.84x = 871,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,687.97/1,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.84

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