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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.95, 1,528.89 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.95, 1,528.89 and 403.31 is: 604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.95 : 1,528.89 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.95/1,528.89 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.95x = 1,528.89 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.95x = 616,616.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,616.63/1,019.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.56

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