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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.71, 1,528.70 and 403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.71, 1,528.70 and 403.85 is: 605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.71 : 1,528.70 = 403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.71/1,528.70 = 403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.71x = 1,528.70 × 403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.71x = 617,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,360.66/1,019.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.43

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