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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.95, 1,529.23 and 403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.95, 1,529.23 and 403.73 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.95 : 1,529.23 = 403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.95/1,529.23 = 403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.95x = 1,529.23 × 403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.95x = 617,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,393.86/1,019.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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