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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.61, 1,529.41 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.61, 1,529.41 and 442.48 is: 663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.61 : 1,529.41 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.61/1,529.41 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.61x = 1,529.41 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.61x = 676,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,733.34/1,019.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.72

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