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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.14, 1,533.90 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.14, 1,533.90 and 446.42 is: 669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.14 : 1,533.90 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.14/1,533.90 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.14x = 1,533.90 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.14x = 684,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,763.64/1,023.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.28

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