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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.56, 1,529.35 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.56, 1,529.35 and 403.41 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.56 : 1,529.35 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.56/1,529.35 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.56x = 1,529.35 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.56x = 616,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,959.81/1,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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