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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.94, 1,596.19 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.94, 1,596.19 and 447.72 is: 671.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.94 : 1,596.19 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.94/1,596.19 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.94x = 1,596.19 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.94x = 714,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,646.19/1,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.07

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