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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.10, 1,534.65 and 445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.10, 1,534.65 and 445.84 is: 668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.10 : 1,534.65 = 445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.10/1,534.65 = 445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.10x = 1,534.65 × 445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.10x = 684,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,208.36/1,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.76

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