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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.35, 1,594.62 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.35, 1,594.62 and 446.94 is: 670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.35 : 1,594.62 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.35/1,594.62 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.35x = 1,594.62 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.35x = 712,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,699.46/1,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.24

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