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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.60, 1,535.40 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.60, 1,535.40 and 446.34 is: 669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.60 : 1,535.40 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.60/1,535.40 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.60x = 1,535.40 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.60x = 685,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,310.44/1,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.51

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