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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.88, 1,528.92 and 403.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.88, 1,528.92 and 403.26 is: 604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.88 : 1,528.92 = 403.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.88/1,528.92 = 403.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.88x = 1,528.92 × 403.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.88x = 616,552.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,552.28/1,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.53

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