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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.33, 1,593.20 and 445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.33, 1,593.20 and 445.91 is: 668.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.33 : 1,593.20 = 445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.33/1,593.20 = 445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.33x = 1,593.20 × 445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.33x = 710,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,423.81/1,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.74

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