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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.06, 1,530.72 and 404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.06, 1,530.72 and 404.62 is: 606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.06 : 1,530.72 = 404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.06/1,530.72 = 404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.06x = 1,530.72 × 404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.06x = 619,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,359.93/1,021.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.59

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