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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.38, 1,545.97 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.38, 1,545.97 and 446.24 is: 668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.38 : 1,545.97 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.38/1,545.97 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.38x = 1,545.97 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.38x = 689,873.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,873.65/1,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.88

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