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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.93, 1,595.01 and 446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.93, 1,595.01 and 446.59 is: 670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.93 : 1,595.01 = 446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.93/1,595.01 = 446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.93x = 1,595.01 × 446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.93x = 712,307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,307.54/1,062.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.14

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