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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.80, 1,522.36 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.80, 1,522.36 and 437.68 is: 656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.80 : 1,522.36 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.80/1,522.36 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.80x = 1,522.36 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.80x = 666,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,306.52/1,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.59

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