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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.82, 1,596 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.82, 1,596 and 447.56 is: 671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.82 : 1,596 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.82/1,596 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.82x = 1,596 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.82x = 714,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,305.76/1,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.45

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