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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.34, 1,528.47 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.34, 1,528.47 and 402.66 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.34 : 1,528.47 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.34/1,528.47 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.34x = 1,528.47 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.34x = 615,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,453.73/1,019.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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