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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.04, 1,591.43 and 445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.04, 1,591.43 and 445.41 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.04 : 1,591.43 = 445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.04/1,591.43 = 445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.04x = 1,591.43 × 445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.04x = 708,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,838.84/1,062.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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