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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.64, 1,594.98 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.64, 1,594.98 and 414.20 is: 621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.64 : 1,594.98 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.64/1,594.98 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.64x = 1,594.98 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.64x = 660,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,640.72/1,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.11

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