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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.68, 1,591.65 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.68, 1,591.65 and 444.35 is: 666.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.68 : 1,591.65 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.68/1,591.65 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.68x = 1,591.65 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.68x = 707,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,241.72/1,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.78

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