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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.08, 1,591.96 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.08, 1,591.96 and 446.12 is: 668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.08 : 1,591.96 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.08/1,591.96 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.08x = 1,591.96 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.08x = 710,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,205.20/1,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.69

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