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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.23, 1,532.07 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.23, 1,532.07 and 405.09 is: 607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.23 : 1,532.07 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.23/1,532.07 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.23x = 1,532.07 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.23x = 620,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,626.24/1,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.72

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