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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.36, 1,531.52 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.36, 1,531.52 and 444 is: 665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.36 : 1,531.52 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.36/1,531.52 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.36x = 1,531.52 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.36x = 679,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,994.88/1,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.77

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