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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.32, 1,595.31 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.32, 1,595.31 and 447.64 is: 670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.32 : 1,595.31 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.32/1,595.31 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.32x = 1,595.31 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.32x = 714,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,124.57/1,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.97

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