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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.76, 1,529.28 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.76, 1,529.28 and 442.50 is: 663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.76 : 1,529.28 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.76/1,529.28 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.76x = 1,529.28 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.76x = 676,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,706.40/1,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.59

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