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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.52, 1,592.34 and 445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.52, 1,592.34 and 445.10 is: 667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.52 : 1,592.34 = 445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.52/1,592.34 = 445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.52x = 1,592.34 × 445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.52x = 708,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,750.53/1,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.68

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