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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.81, 1,592.72 and 446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.81, 1,592.72 and 446.21 is: 669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.81 : 1,592.72 = 446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.81/1,592.72 = 446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.81x = 1,592.72 × 446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.81x = 710,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,687.59/1,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.32

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