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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.99, 1,594.17 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.99, 1,594.17 and 446.13 is: 669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.99 : 1,594.17 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.99/1,594.17 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.99x = 1,594.17 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.99x = 711,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,207.06/1,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.06

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