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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.92, 1,590.13 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.92, 1,590.13 and 443.28 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.92 : 1,590.13 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.92/1,590.13 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.92x = 1,590.13 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.92x = 704,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,874.87/1,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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