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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.05, 1,593.70 and 445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.05, 1,593.70 and 445.71 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.05 : 1,593.70 = 445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.05/1,593.70 = 445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.05x = 1,593.70 × 445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.05x = 710,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,326.91/1,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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