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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.16, 1,587.48 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.16, 1,587.48 and 442.08 is: 662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.16 : 1,587.48 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.16/1,587.48 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.16x = 1,587.48 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.16x = 701,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,793.16/1,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.59

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