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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.48, 1,529.22 and 442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.48, 1,529.22 and 442.04 is: 663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.48 : 1,529.22 = 442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.48/1,529.22 = 442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.48x = 1,529.22 × 442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.48x = 675,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,976.41/1,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.06

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