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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.03, 1,588.65 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.03, 1,588.65 and 443.04 is: 664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.03 : 1,588.65 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.03/1,588.65 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.03x = 1,588.65 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.03x = 703,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,835.50/1,059.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.60

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