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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.44, 1,596.66 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.44, 1,596.66 and 415.12 is: 622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.44 : 1,596.66 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.44/1,596.66 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.44x = 1,596.66 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.44x = 662,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,805.50/1,064.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.68

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