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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.97, 1,540.48 and 442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.97, 1,540.48 and 442.81 is: 663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.97 : 1,540.48 = 442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.97/1,540.48 = 442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.97x = 1,540.48 × 442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.97x = 682,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,139.95/1,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.58

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