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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.31, 1,596.53 and 414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.31, 1,596.53 and 414.99 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.31 : 1,596.53 = 414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.31/1,596.53 = 414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.31x = 1,596.53 × 414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.31x = 662,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,541.91/1,064.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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