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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.26, 1,589.62 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.26, 1,589.62 and 444.14 is: 665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.26 : 1,589.62 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.26/1,589.62 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.26x = 1,589.62 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.26x = 706,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,013.83/1,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.89

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