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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.87, 1,537.77 and 440.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.87, 1,537.77 and 440.05 is: 660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.87 : 1,537.77 = 440.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.87/1,537.77 = 440.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.87x = 1,537.77 × 440.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.87x = 676,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,695.69/1,024.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.27

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