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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.15, 1,530.06 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.15, 1,530.06 and 403.68 is: 605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.15 : 1,530.06 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.15/1,530.06 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.15x = 1,530.06 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.15x = 617,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,654.62/1,020.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.45

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