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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.14, 1,593.59 and 446.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.14, 1,593.59 and 446.00 is: 669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.14 : 1,593.59 = 446.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.14/1,593.59 = 446.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.14x = 1,593.59 × 446.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.14x = 710,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,730.94/1,062.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.15

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