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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.59, 1,532.76 and 438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.59, 1,532.76 and 438.07 is: 656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.59 : 1,532.76 = 438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.59/1,532.76 = 438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.59x = 1,532.76 × 438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.59x = 671,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,456.17/1,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.62

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