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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.98, 1,599.30 and 546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.98, 1,599.30 and 546.35 is: 819.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.98 : 1,599.30 = 546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.98/1,599.30 = 546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.98x = 1,599.30 × 546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.98x = 873,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,777.56/1,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.69

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