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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.99, 1,592.84 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.99, 1,592.84 and 446.36 is: 668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.99 : 1,592.84 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.99/1,592.84 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.99x = 1,592.84 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.99x = 710,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,969.87/1,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.84

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