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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.03, 1,528.65 and 402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.03, 1,528.65 and 402.65 is: 604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.03 : 1,528.65 = 402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.03/1,528.65 = 402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.03x = 1,528.65 × 402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.03x = 615,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,510.92/1,019.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.02

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