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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.62, 1,540.26 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.62, 1,540.26 and 443.10 is: 664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.62 : 1,540.26 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.62/1,540.26 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.62x = 1,540.26 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.62x = 682,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,489.21/1,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.15

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