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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.55, 1,534.93 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.55, 1,534.93 and 438.52 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.55 : 1,534.93 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.55/1,534.93 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.55x = 1,534.93 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.55x = 673,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,097.50/1,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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