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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.64, 1,595.73 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.64, 1,595.73 and 414.82 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.64 : 1,595.73 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.64/1,595.73 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.64x = 1,595.73 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.64x = 661,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,940.72/1,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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