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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.48, 1,532.76 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.48, 1,532.76 and 405.64 is: 608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.48 : 1,532.76 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.48/1,532.76 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.48x = 1,532.76 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.48x = 621,748.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,748.77/1,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.67

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