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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.13, 1,590.31 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.13, 1,590.31 and 444.09 is: 665.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.13 : 1,590.31 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.13/1,590.31 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.13x = 1,590.31 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.13x = 706,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,240.77/1,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.56

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