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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.87, 1,598.52 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.87, 1,598.52 and 335.40 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.87 : 1,598.52 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.87/1,598.52 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.87x = 1,598.52 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.87x = 536,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,143.61/1,065.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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