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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.11, 1,533.30 and 405.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.11, 1,533.30 and 405.87 is: 608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.11 : 1,533.30 = 405.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.11/1,533.30 = 405.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.11x = 1,533.30 × 405.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.11x = 622,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,327.74/1,022.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.87

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