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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.81, 1,598.13 and 416.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.81, 1,598.13 and 416.00 is: 624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.81 : 1,598.13 = 416.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.81/1,598.13 = 416.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.81x = 1,598.13 × 416.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.81x = 664,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,826.08/1,064.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.36

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