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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.76, 1,535.68 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.76, 1,535.68 and 446.56 is: 669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.76 : 1,535.68 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.76/1,535.68 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.76x = 1,535.68 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.76x = 685,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,773.26/1,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.86

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