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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.38, 1,590.29 and 443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.38, 1,590.29 and 443.96 is: 665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.38 : 1,590.29 = 443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.38/1,590.29 = 443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.38x = 1,590.29 × 443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.38x = 706,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,025.15/1,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.82

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