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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.24, 1,591.88 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.24, 1,591.88 and 444.80 is: 667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.24 : 1,591.88 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.24/1,591.88 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.24x = 1,591.88 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.24x = 708,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,068.22/1,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.21

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