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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.70, 1,532.13 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.70, 1,532.13 and 405.32 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.70 : 1,532.13 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.70/1,532.13 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.70x = 1,532.13 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.70x = 621,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,002.93/1,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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