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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.44, 1,595.16 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.44, 1,595.16 and 414.12 is: 621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.44 : 1,595.16 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.44/1,595.16 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.44x = 1,595.16 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.44x = 660,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,587.66/1,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.18

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