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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.21, 1,588.16 and 443.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.21, 1,588.16 and 443.67 is: 664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.21 : 1,588.16 = 443.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.21/1,588.16 = 443.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.21x = 1,588.16 × 443.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.21x = 704,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,608.79/1,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.59

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