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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.29, 1,587.80 and 442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.29, 1,587.80 and 442.83 is: 663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.29 : 1,587.80 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.29/1,587.80 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.29x = 1,587.80 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.29x = 703,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,123.26/1,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.77

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