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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.28, 1,596.29 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.28, 1,596.29 and 415.47 is: 623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.28 : 1,596.29 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.28/1,596.29 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.28x = 1,596.29 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.28x = 663,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,208.53/1,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.15

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