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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.70, 1,595.13 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.70, 1,595.13 and 415.02 is: 621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.70 : 1,595.13 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.70/1,595.13 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.70x = 1,595.13 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.70x = 662,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,010.85/1,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.78

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