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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.59, 1,531.26 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.59, 1,531.26 and 437.07 is: 655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.59 : 1,531.26 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.59/1,531.26 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.59x = 1,531.26 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.59x = 669,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,267.81/1,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.12

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