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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.23, 1,587.99 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.23, 1,587.99 and 443.40 is: 664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.23 : 1,587.99 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.23/1,587.99 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.23x = 1,587.99 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.23x = 704,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,114.77/1,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.74

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