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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.30, 1,588.95 and 443.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.30, 1,588.95 and 443.43 is: 665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.30 : 1,588.95 = 443.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.30/1,588.95 = 443.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.30x = 1,588.95 × 443.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.30x = 704,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,588.10/1,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.15

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