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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.99, 1,595.82 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.99, 1,595.82 and 414.64 is: 621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.99 : 1,595.82 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.99/1,595.82 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.99x = 1,595.82 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.99x = 661,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,690.80/1,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.90

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