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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.66, 1,590.50 and 443.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.66, 1,590.50 and 443.99 is: 665.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.66 : 1,590.50 = 443.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.66/1,590.50 = 443.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.66x = 1,590.50 × 443.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.66x = 706,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,171.18/1,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.78

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