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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.95, 1,532.76 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.95, 1,532.76 and 405.61 is: 608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.95 : 1,532.76 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.95/1,532.76 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.95x = 1,532.76 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.95x = 621,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,706.05/1,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.35

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