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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.79, 1,594.22 and 446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.79, 1,594.22 and 446.49 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.79 : 1,594.22 = 446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.79/1,594.22 = 446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.79x = 1,594.22 × 446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.79x = 711,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,801.06/1,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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