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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.73, 1,593.54 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.73, 1,593.54 and 446.32 is: 669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.73 : 1,593.54 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.73/1,593.54 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.73x = 1,593.54 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.73x = 711,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,228.77/1,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.25

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