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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.28, 1,526.46 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.28, 1,526.46 and 439.48 is: 659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.28 : 1,526.46 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.28/1,526.46 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.28x = 1,526.46 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.28x = 670,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,848.64/1,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.45

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