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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.46, 1,595.51 and 447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.46, 1,595.51 and 447.99 is: 671.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.46 : 1,595.51 = 447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.46/1,595.51 = 447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.46x = 1,595.51 × 447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.46x = 714,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,772.52/1,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.49

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