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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.54, 1,591.21 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.54, 1,591.21 and 445.60 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.54 : 1,591.21 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.54/1,591.21 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.54x = 1,591.21 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.54x = 709,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,038.08/1,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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