Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.68, 1,596 and 414.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,063.68, 1,596 and 414.72 is: 622.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,063.68 : 1,596 = 414.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,063.68/1,596 = 414.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,063.68x = 1,596 × 414.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,063.68x = 661,893.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,893.12/1,063.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622.27
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