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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,591.53 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,591.53 and 445.48 is: 667.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,591.53 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,591.53 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,591.53 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 708,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,994.78/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.64

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