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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.48, 1,588.52 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.48, 1,588.52 and 443.60 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.48 : 1,588.52 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.48/1,588.52 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.48x = 1,588.52 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.48x = 704,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,667.47/1,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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