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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.08, 1,593.46 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.08, 1,593.46 and 447.12 is: 670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.08 : 1,593.46 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.08/1,593.46 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.08x = 1,593.46 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.08x = 712,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,467.84/1,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.19

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