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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.16, 1,529.04 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.16, 1,529.04 and 402.96 is: 604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.16 : 1,529.04 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.16/1,529.04 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.16x = 1,529.04 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.16x = 616,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,141.96/1,019.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.56

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