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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.36, 1,589.34 and 442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.36, 1,589.34 and 442.75 is: 664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.36 : 1,589.34 = 442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.36/1,589.34 = 442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.36x = 1,589.34 × 442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.36x = 703,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,680.29/1,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.25

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