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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.39, 1,594.22 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.39, 1,594.22 and 446.04 is: 669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.39 : 1,594.22 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.39/1,594.22 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.39x = 1,594.22 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.39x = 711,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,083.66/1,062.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.32

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