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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.64, 1,533.98 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.64, 1,533.98 and 445.50 is: 668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.64 : 1,533.98 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.64/1,533.98 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.64x = 1,533.98 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.64x = 683,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,385.86/1,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.26

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