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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.39, 1,591.55 and 444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.39, 1,591.55 and 444.93 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.39 : 1,591.55 = 444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.39/1,591.55 = 444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.39x = 1,591.55 × 444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.39x = 708,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,126.12/1,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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