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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.21, 1,588.66 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.21, 1,588.66 and 443.07 is: 664.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.21 : 1,588.66 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.21/1,588.66 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.21x = 1,588.66 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.21x = 703,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,887.59/1,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.54

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