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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.90, 1,597.34 and 415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.90, 1,597.34 and 415.64 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.90 : 1,597.34 = 415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.90/1,597.34 = 415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.90x = 1,597.34 × 415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.90x = 663,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,911.45/1,064.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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