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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.55, 1,588.91 and 443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.55, 1,588.91 and 443.54 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.55 : 1,588.91 = 443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.55/1,588.91 = 443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.55x = 1,588.91 × 443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.55x = 704,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,745.14/1,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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