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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.42, 1,533.81 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.42, 1,533.81 and 445.70 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.42 : 1,533.81 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.42/1,533.81 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.42x = 1,533.81 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.42x = 683,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,619.12/1,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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