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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,592.65 and 445.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,592.65 and 445.65 is: 668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,592.65 = 445.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,592.65 = 445.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,592.65 × 445.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 709,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,764.47/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.37

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