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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.66, 1,530.78 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.66, 1,530.78 and 443.64 is: 665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.66 : 1,530.78 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.66/1,530.78 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.66x = 1,530.78 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.66x = 679,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,115.24/1,020.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.37

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