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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.79, 1,529.08 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.79, 1,529.08 and 403.58 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.79 : 1,529.08 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.79/1,529.08 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.79x = 1,529.08 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.79x = 617,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,108.92/1,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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