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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.52, 1,525.88 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.52, 1,525.88 and 440 is: 659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.52 : 1,525.88 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.52/1,525.88 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.52x = 1,525.88 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.52x = 671,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,387.20/1,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.83

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