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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.79, 1,595.69 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.79, 1,595.69 and 438.94 is: 658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.79 : 1,595.69 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.79/1,595.69 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.79x = 1,595.69 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.79x = 700,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,412.17/1,063.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.41

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