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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.37, 1,592.46 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.37, 1,592.46 and 445.23 is: 668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.37 : 1,592.46 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.37/1,592.46 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.37x = 1,592.46 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.37x = 709,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,010.97/1,061.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.01

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