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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.99, 1,599.11 and 416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.99, 1,599.11 and 416.99 is: 626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.99 : 1,599.11 = 416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.99/1,599.11 = 416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.99x = 1,599.11 × 416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.99x = 666,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,812.88/1,064.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.12

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