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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.64, 1,549.56 and 447.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.64, 1,549.56 and 447.61 is: 671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.64 : 1,549.56 = 447.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.64/1,549.56 = 447.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.64x = 1,549.56 × 447.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.64x = 693,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,598.55/1,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.68

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