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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.68, 1,595.67 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.68, 1,595.67 and 447.51 is: 671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.68 : 1,595.67 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.68/1,595.67 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.68x = 1,595.67 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.68x = 714,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,078.28/1,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.33

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