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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.97, 1,596.57 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.97, 1,596.57 and 447.62 is: 671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.97 : 1,596.57 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.97/1,596.57 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.97x = 1,596.57 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.97x = 714,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,656.66/1,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.69

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