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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.38, 1,528.03 and 402.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.38, 1,528.03 and 402.23 is: 602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.38 : 1,528.03 = 402.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.38/1,528.03 = 402.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.38x = 1,528.03 × 402.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.38x = 614,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,619.51/1,019.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.93

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