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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.69, 1,594.90 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.69, 1,594.90 and 438.80 is: 657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.69 : 1,594.90 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.69/1,594.90 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.69x = 1,594.90 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.69x = 699,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,842.12/1,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.94

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