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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.62, 1,535.79 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.62, 1,535.79 and 446.42 is: 669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.62 : 1,535.79 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.62/1,535.79 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.62x = 1,535.79 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.62x = 685,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,607.37/1,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.79

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