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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.92, 1,598.68 and 718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.92, 1,598.68 and 718.20 is: 1,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.92 : 1,598.68 = 718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.92/1,598.68 = 718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.92x = 1,598.68 × 718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.92x = 1,148,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,171.98/1,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.17

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