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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.24, 1,526.40 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.24, 1,526.40 and 440.16 is: 660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.24 : 1,526.40 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.24/1,526.40 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.24x = 1,526.40 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.24x = 671,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,860.22/1,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.47

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