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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.84, 1,532.89 and 405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.84, 1,532.89 and 405.49 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.84 : 1,532.89 = 405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.84/1,532.89 = 405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.84x = 1,532.89 × 405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.84x = 621,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,571.57/1,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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