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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.93, 1,595.37 and 447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.93, 1,595.37 and 447.46 is: 670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.93 : 1,595.37 = 447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.93/1,595.37 = 447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.93x = 1,595.37 × 447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.93x = 713,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,864.26/1,063.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.97

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