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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.72, 1,597.29 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.72, 1,597.29 and 415.42 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.72 : 1,597.29 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.72/1,597.29 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.72x = 1,597.29 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.72x = 663,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,540.66/1,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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