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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.17, 1,597.12 and 415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.17, 1,597.12 and 415.15 is: 622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.17 : 1,597.12 = 415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.17/1,597.12 = 415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.17x = 1,597.12 × 415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.17x = 663,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,044.37/1,065.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.48

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