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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.26, 1,522.90 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.26, 1,522.90 and 438.14 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.26 : 1,522.90 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.26/1,522.90 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.26x = 1,522.90 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.26x = 667,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,243.41/1,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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