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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.21, 1,530.31 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.21, 1,530.31 and 404.20 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.21 : 1,530.31 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.21/1,530.31 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.21x = 1,530.31 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.21x = 618,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,551.30/1,020.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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