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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.34, 1,533.69 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.34, 1,533.69 and 406.14 is: 609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.34 : 1,533.69 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.34/1,533.69 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.34x = 1,533.69 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.34x = 622,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,892.86/1,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.28

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