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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.51, 1,535.87 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.51, 1,535.87 and 446.31 is: 669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.51 : 1,535.87 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.51/1,535.87 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.51x = 1,535.87 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.51x = 685,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,471.91/1,023.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.73

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