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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.58, 1,590.97 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.58, 1,590.97 and 444.47 is: 666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.58 : 1,590.97 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.58/1,590.97 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.58x = 1,590.97 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.58x = 707,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,138.44/1,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.75

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