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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.46, 1,594.81 and 438.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.46, 1,594.81 and 438.57 is: 657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.46 : 1,594.81 = 438.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.46/1,594.81 = 438.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.46x = 1,594.81 × 438.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.46x = 699,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,434.73/1,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.70

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