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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.46, 1,589.29 and 443.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.46, 1,589.29 and 443.35 is: 665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.46 : 1,589.29 = 443.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.46/1,589.29 = 443.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.46x = 1,589.29 × 443.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.46x = 704,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,611.72/1,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.07

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