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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.70, 1,540.98 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.70, 1,540.98 and 442.52 is: 663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.70 : 1,540.98 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.70/1,540.98 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.70x = 1,540.98 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.70x = 681,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,906.76/1,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.53

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