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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.94, 1,532.26 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.94, 1,532.26 and 437.33 is: 655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.94 : 1,532.26 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.94/1,532.26 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.94x = 1,532.26 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.94x = 670,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,095.88/1,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.71

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