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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.73, 1,594.16 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.73, 1,594.16 and 445.82 is: 668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.73 : 1,594.16 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.73/1,594.16 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.73x = 1,594.16 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.73x = 710,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,701.55/1,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.75

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