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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.19, 1,539.50 and 441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.19, 1,539.50 and 441.50 is: 661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.19 : 1,539.50 = 441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.19/1,539.50 = 441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.19x = 1,539.50 × 441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.19x = 679,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,687.04/1,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.70

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