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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.93, 1,592.37 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.93, 1,592.37 and 445.46 is: 667.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.93 : 1,592.37 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.93/1,592.37 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.93x = 1,592.37 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.93x = 709,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,341.12/1,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.98

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