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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.13, 1,522.76 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.13, 1,522.76 and 438 is: 657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.13 : 1,522.76 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.13/1,522.76 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.13x = 1,522.76 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.13x = 666,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,969.98/1,015.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.03

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