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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.38, 1,532.97 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.38, 1,532.97 and 405.58 is: 608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.38 : 1,532.97 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.38/1,532.97 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.38x = 1,532.97 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.38x = 621,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,741.97/1,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.13

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