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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.45, 1,528.73 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.45, 1,528.73 and 402.95 is: 604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.45 : 1,528.73 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.45/1,528.73 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.45x = 1,528.73 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.45x = 615,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,999.74/1,019.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.25

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