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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.96, 1,532.08 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.96, 1,532.08 and 406.10 is: 608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.96 : 1,532.08 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.96/1,532.08 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.96x = 1,532.08 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.96x = 622,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,177.69/1,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.81

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