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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.24, 1,596.48 and 415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.24, 1,596.48 and 415.24 is: 623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.24 : 1,596.48 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.24/1,596.48 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.24x = 1,596.48 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.24x = 662,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,922.36/1,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.49

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