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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.94, 1,596.45 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.94, 1,596.45 and 415.53 is: 622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.94 : 1,596.45 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.94/1,596.45 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.94x = 1,596.45 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.94x = 663,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,372.87/1,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.92

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