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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.87, 1,536.27 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.87, 1,536.27 and 439.05 is: 658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.87 : 1,536.27 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.87/1,536.27 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.87x = 1,536.27 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.87x = 674,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,499.34/1,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.77

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