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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062, 1,592.78 and 445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062, 1,592.78 and 445.55 is: 668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062 : 1,592.78 = 445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062/1,592.78 = 445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062x = 1,592.78 × 445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062x = 709,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,652.94/1,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.22

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