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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.36, 1,533.60 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.36, 1,533.60 and 445.28 is: 667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.36 : 1,533.60 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.36/1,533.60 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.36x = 1,533.60 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.36x = 682,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,881.41/1,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.95

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