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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.14, 1,596.48 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.14, 1,596.48 and 415.32 is: 622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.14 : 1,596.48 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.14/1,596.48 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.14x = 1,596.48 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.14x = 663,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,050.07/1,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.50

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