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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.41, 1,541.02 and 442.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.41, 1,541.02 and 442.39 is: 663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.41 : 1,541.02 = 442.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.41/1,541.02 = 442.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.41x = 1,541.02 × 442.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.41x = 681,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,725.02/1,027.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.54

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