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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.17, 1,596.66 and 414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.17, 1,596.66 and 414.73 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.17 : 1,596.66 = 414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.17/1,596.66 = 414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.17x = 1,596.66 × 414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.17x = 662,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,182.80/1,064.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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