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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.08, 1,529.68 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.08, 1,529.68 and 404.08 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.08 : 1,529.68 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.08/1,529.68 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.08x = 1,529.68 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.08x = 618,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,113.09/1,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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