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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.54, 1,527.39 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.54, 1,527.39 and 440.82 is: 661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.54 : 1,527.39 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.54/1,527.39 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.54x = 1,527.39 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.54x = 673,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,304.06/1,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.70

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