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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.81, 1,595.72 and 447.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.81, 1,595.72 and 447.81 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.81 : 1,595.72 = 447.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.81/1,595.72 = 447.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.81x = 1,595.72 × 447.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.81x = 714,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,579.37/1,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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