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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.44, 1,588.60 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.44, 1,588.60 and 442.48 is: 663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.44 : 1,588.60 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.44/1,588.60 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.44x = 1,588.60 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.44x = 702,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,923.73/1,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.49

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