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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.48, 1,525.98 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.48, 1,525.98 and 440.76 is: 661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.48 : 1,525.98 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.48/1,525.98 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.48x = 1,525.98 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.48x = 672,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,590.94/1,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.04

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