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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.35, 1,530.22 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.35, 1,530.22 and 403.94 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.35 : 1,530.22 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.35/1,530.22 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.35x = 1,530.22 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.35x = 618,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,117.07/1,020.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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