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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.22, 1,528.98 and 403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.22, 1,528.98 and 403.03 is: 604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.22 : 1,528.98 = 403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.22/1,528.98 = 403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.22x = 1,528.98 × 403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.22x = 616,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,224.81/1,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.60

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