Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.66, 1,592 and 444.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,061.66, 1,592 and 444.99 is: 667.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,061.66 : 1,592 = 444.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,061.66/1,592 = 444.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,061.66x = 1,592 × 444.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,061.66x = 708,424.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,424.08/1,061.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667.28
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