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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.71, 1,537.04 and 447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.71, 1,537.04 and 447.59 is: 671.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.71 : 1,537.04 = 447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.71/1,537.04 = 447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.71x = 1,537.04 × 447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.71x = 687,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,953.81/1,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.36

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