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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.62, 1,541.52 and 442.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.62, 1,541.52 and 442.49 is: 663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.62 : 1,541.52 = 442.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.62/1,541.52 = 442.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.62x = 1,541.52 × 442.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.62x = 682,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,107.18/1,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.77

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