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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.85, 1,599.03 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.85, 1,599.03 and 363.04 is: 544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.85 : 1,599.03 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.85/1,599.03 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.85x = 1,599.03 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.85x = 580,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,507.85/1,065.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.64

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