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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.87, 1,592.92 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.87, 1,592.92 and 445.87 is: 668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.87 : 1,592.92 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.87/1,592.92 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.87x = 1,592.92 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.87x = 710,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,231.38/1,061.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.85

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