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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.68, 1,589.58 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.68, 1,589.58 and 443.27 is: 664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.68 : 1,589.58 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.68/1,589.58 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.68x = 1,589.58 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.68x = 704,613.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,613.13/1,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.93

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