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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.84, 1,528.56 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.84, 1,528.56 and 442 is: 662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.84 : 1,528.56 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.84/1,528.56 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.84x = 1,528.56 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.84x = 675,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,623.52/1,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.48

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