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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.85, 1,595.75 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.85, 1,595.75 and 414.59 is: 621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.85 : 1,595.75 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.85/1,595.75 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.85x = 1,595.75 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.85x = 661,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,571.94/1,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.87

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