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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.33, 1,541.08 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.33, 1,541.08 and 442.46 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.33 : 1,541.08 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.33/1,541.08 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.33x = 1,541.08 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.33x = 681,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,868.17/1,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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