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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.84, 1,595.42 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.84, 1,595.42 and 414.42 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.84 : 1,595.42 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.84/1,595.42 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.84x = 1,595.42 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.84x = 661,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,173.96/1,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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