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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.91, 1,592.56 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.91, 1,592.56 and 445.50 is: 668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.91 : 1,592.56 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.91/1,592.56 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.91x = 1,592.56 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.91x = 709,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,486.04/1,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.12

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