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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.42, 1,589.53 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.42, 1,589.53 and 442.96 is: 664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.42 : 1,589.53 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.42/1,589.53 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.42x = 1,589.53 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.42x = 704,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,098.21/1,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.61

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