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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.50, 1,591.16 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.50, 1,591.16 and 445.54 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.50 : 1,591.16 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.50/1,591.16 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.50x = 1,591.16 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.50x = 708,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,925.43/1,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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