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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.86, 1,589.99 and 443.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.86, 1,589.99 and 443.23 is: 664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.86 : 1,589.99 = 443.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.86/1,589.99 = 443.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.86x = 1,589.99 × 443.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.86x = 704,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,731.27/1,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.93

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