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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.20, 1,596.66 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.20, 1,596.66 and 415 is: 622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.20 : 1,596.66 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.20/1,596.66 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.20x = 1,596.66 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.20x = 662,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,613.90/1,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.64

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