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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.94, 1,596.15 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.94, 1,596.15 and 414.68 is: 622.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.94 : 1,596.15 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.94/1,596.15 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.94x = 1,596.15 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.94x = 661,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,883.50/1,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.11

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