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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.99, 1,597.61 and 415.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.99, 1,597.61 and 415.99 is: 624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.99 : 1,597.61 = 415.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.99/1,597.61 = 415.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.99x = 1,597.61 × 415.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.99x = 664,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,589.78/1,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.62

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