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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.47, 1,537.01 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.47, 1,537.01 and 439.16 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.47 : 1,537.01 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.47/1,537.01 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.47x = 1,537.01 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.47x = 674,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,993.31/1,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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