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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.67, 1,534.15 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.67, 1,534.15 and 406.44 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.67 : 1,534.15 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.67/1,534.15 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.67x = 1,534.15 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.67x = 623,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,530.22/1,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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