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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.73, 1,534.31 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.73, 1,534.31 and 438.04 is: 656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.73 : 1,534.31 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.73/1,534.31 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.73x = 1,534.31 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.73x = 672,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,090.52/1,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.51

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