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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.71, 1,595.31 and 447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.71, 1,595.31 and 447.34 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.71 : 1,595.31 = 447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.71/1,595.31 = 447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.71x = 1,595.31 × 447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.71x = 713,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,645.98/1,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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