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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.43, 1,594.26 and 446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.43, 1,594.26 and 446.09 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.43 : 1,594.26 = 446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.43/1,594.26 = 446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.43x = 1,594.26 × 446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.43x = 711,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,175.47/1,062.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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