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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.03, 1,524.74 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.03, 1,524.74 and 439.50 is: 658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.03 : 1,524.74 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.03/1,524.74 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.03x = 1,524.74 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.03x = 670,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,121.03/1,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.90

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