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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.54, 1,529.09 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.54, 1,529.09 and 442.52 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.54 : 1,529.09 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.54/1,529.09 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.54x = 1,529.09 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.54x = 676,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,646.37/1,019.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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