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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.62, 1,599.06 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.62, 1,599.06 and 416.90 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.62 : 1,599.06 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.62/1,599.06 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.62x = 1,599.06 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.62x = 666,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,648.11/1,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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