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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.59, 1,595.70 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.59, 1,595.70 and 448.11 is: 671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.59 : 1,595.70 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.59/1,595.70 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.59x = 1,595.70 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.59x = 715,049.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,049.13/1,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.67

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