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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.72, 1,596.76 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.72, 1,596.76 and 415.30 is: 622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.72 : 1,596.76 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.72/1,596.76 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.72x = 1,596.76 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.72x = 663,134.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,134.43/1,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.83

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