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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.92, 1,598.84 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.92, 1,598.84 and 335.52 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.92 : 1,598.84 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.92/1,598.84 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.92x = 1,598.84 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.92x = 536,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,442.80/1,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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