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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.87, 1,598.54 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.87, 1,598.54 and 335.39 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.87 : 1,598.54 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.87/1,598.54 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.87x = 1,598.54 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.87x = 536,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,124.66/1,065.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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