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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.76, 1,591.59 and 445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.76, 1,591.59 and 445.89 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.76 : 1,591.59 = 445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.76/1,591.59 = 445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.76x = 1,591.59 × 445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.76x = 709,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,674.07/1,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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