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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.28, 1,595.37 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.28, 1,595.37 and 447.12 is: 670.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.28 : 1,595.37 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.28/1,595.37 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.28x = 1,595.37 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.28x = 713,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,322.25/1,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.87

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