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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065, 1,596.56 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065, 1,596.56 and 415.59 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065 : 1,596.56 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065/1,596.56 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065x = 1,596.56 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065x = 663,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,514.37/1,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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