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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.90, 1,592.78 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.90, 1,592.78 and 445.38 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.90 : 1,592.78 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.90/1,592.78 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.90x = 1,592.78 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.90x = 709,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,390.13/1,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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