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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.89, 1,598.82 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.89, 1,598.82 and 335.47 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.89 : 1,598.82 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.89/1,598.82 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.89x = 1,598.82 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.89x = 536,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,356.15/1,065.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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