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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.42, 1,594.08 and 447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.42, 1,594.08 and 447.28 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.42 : 1,594.08 = 447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.42/1,594.08 = 447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.42x = 1,594.08 × 447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.42x = 713,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,000.10/1,063.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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