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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.41, 1,543.84 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.41, 1,543.84 and 444.61 is: 666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.41 : 1,543.84 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.41/1,543.84 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.41x = 1,543.84 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.41x = 686,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,404.48/1,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.80

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