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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.44, 1,533.74 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.44, 1,533.74 and 445.36 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.44 : 1,533.74 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.44/1,533.74 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.44x = 1,533.74 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.44x = 683,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,066.45/1,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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