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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.92, 1,593.13 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.92, 1,593.13 and 445.28 is: 668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.92 : 1,593.13 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.92/1,593.13 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.92x = 1,593.13 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.92x = 709,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,388.93/1,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.02

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