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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.58, 1,590.58 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.58, 1,590.58 and 444.16 is: 666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.58 : 1,590.58 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.58/1,590.58 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.58x = 1,590.58 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.58x = 706,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,472.01/1,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.12

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