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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.99, 1,529.52 and 403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.99, 1,529.52 and 403.60 is: 605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.99 : 1,529.52 = 403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.99/1,529.52 = 403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.99x = 1,529.52 × 403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.99x = 617,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,306.62/1,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.21

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