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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.37, 1,594.99 and 446.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.37, 1,594.99 and 446.75 is: 670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.37 : 1,594.99 = 446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.37/1,594.99 = 446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.37x = 1,594.99 × 446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.37x = 712,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,561.78/1,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.10

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