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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.39, 1,533.32 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.39, 1,533.32 and 437.10 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.39 : 1,533.32 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.39/1,533.32 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.39x = 1,533.32 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.39x = 670,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,219.58/1,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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