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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.99, 1,596.11 and 414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.99, 1,596.11 and 414.99 is: 623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.99 : 1,596.11 = 414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.99/1,596.11 = 414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.99x = 1,596.11 × 414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.99x = 662,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,367.61/1,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.12

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