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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.76, 1,594.58 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.76, 1,594.58 and 447.88 is: 671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.76 : 1,594.58 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.76/1,594.58 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.76x = 1,594.58 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.76x = 714,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,180.49/1,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.37

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