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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.96, 1,537.50 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.96, 1,537.50 and 447.88 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.96 : 1,537.50 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.96/1,537.50 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.96x = 1,537.50 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.96x = 688,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,615.50/1,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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