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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.59, 1,591.50 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.59, 1,591.50 and 444.24 is: 666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.59 : 1,591.50 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.59/1,591.50 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.59x = 1,591.50 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.59x = 707,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,002.87/1,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.62

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