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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.81, 1,589.72 and 444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.81, 1,589.72 and 444.21 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.81 : 1,589.72 = 444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.81/1,589.72 = 444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.81x = 1,589.72 × 444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.81x = 706,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,161.34/1,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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