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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.09, 1,529.34 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.09, 1,529.34 and 403.52 is: 604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.09 : 1,529.34 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.09/1,529.34 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.09x = 1,529.34 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.09x = 617,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,119.28/1,020.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.97

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