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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.68, 1,529.55 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.68, 1,529.55 and 403.54 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.68 : 1,529.55 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.68/1,529.55 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.68x = 1,529.55 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.68x = 617,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,234.61/1,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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