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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.78, 1,532.67 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.78, 1,532.67 and 444.52 is: 666.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.78 : 1,532.67 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.78/1,532.67 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.78x = 1,532.67 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.78x = 681,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,302.47/1,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.78

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