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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.24, 1,590.38 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.24, 1,590.38 and 443.80 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.24 : 1,590.38 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.24/1,590.38 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.24x = 1,590.38 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.24x = 705,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,810.64/1,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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