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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.84, 1,533.06 and 405.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.84, 1,533.06 and 405.83 is: 608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.84 : 1,533.06 = 405.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.84/1,533.06 = 405.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.84x = 1,533.06 × 405.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.84x = 622,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,165.57/1,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.87

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