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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.74, 1,533.15 and 444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.74, 1,533.15 and 444.66 is: 667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.74 : 1,533.15 = 444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.74/1,533.15 = 444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.74x = 1,533.15 × 444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.74x = 681,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,730.48/1,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.23

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