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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.31, 1,591.97 and 445.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.31, 1,591.97 and 445.31 is: 667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.31 : 1,591.97 = 445.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.31/1,591.97 = 445.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.31x = 1,591.97 × 445.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.31x = 708,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,909.97/1,061.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.96

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