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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.70, 1,536.48 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.70, 1,536.48 and 439.52 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.70 : 1,536.48 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.70/1,536.48 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.70x = 1,536.48 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.70x = 675,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,306.01/1,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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