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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.51, 1,537.37 and 447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.51, 1,537.37 and 447.31 is: 671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.51 : 1,537.37 = 447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.51/1,537.37 = 447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.51x = 1,537.37 × 447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.51x = 687,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,680.97/1,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.23

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