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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.33, 1,591.70 and 444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.33, 1,591.70 and 444.91 is: 667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.33 : 1,591.70 = 444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.33/1,591.70 = 444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.33x = 1,591.70 × 444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.33x = 708,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,160.38/1,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.24

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