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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.95, 1,593.41 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.95, 1,593.41 and 445.93 is: 668.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.95 : 1,593.41 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.95/1,593.41 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.95x = 1,593.41 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.95x = 710,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,543.11/1,062.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.47

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