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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.26, 1,528.30 and 402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.26, 1,528.30 and 402.25 is: 603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.26 : 1,528.30 = 402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.26/1,528.30 = 402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.26x = 1,528.30 × 402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.26x = 614,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,758.68/1,019.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.14

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