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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.07, 1,528.74 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.07, 1,528.74 and 402.75 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.07 : 1,528.74 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.07/1,528.74 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.07x = 1,528.74 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.07x = 615,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,700.04/1,019.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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