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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.26, 1,593.62 and 445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.26, 1,593.62 and 445.61 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.26 : 1,593.62 = 445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.26/1,593.62 = 445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.26x = 1,593.62 × 445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.26x = 710,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,138.11/1,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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