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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.77, 1,595.97 and 448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.77, 1,595.97 and 448.29 is: 671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.77 : 1,595.97 = 448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.77/1,595.97 = 448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.77x = 1,595.97 × 448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.77x = 715,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,457.39/1,064.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.94

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