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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.42, 1,532.31 and 444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.42, 1,532.31 and 444.70 is: 667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.42 : 1,532.31 = 444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.42/1,532.31 = 444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.42x = 1,532.31 × 444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.42x = 681,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,418.26/1,021.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.13

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