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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.68, 1,532.52 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.68, 1,532.52 and 405.36 is: 608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.68 : 1,532.52 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.68/1,532.52 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.68x = 1,532.52 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.68x = 621,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,222.31/1,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.04

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