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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.88, 1,534.08 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.88, 1,534.08 and 406.32 is: 609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.88 : 1,534.08 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.88/1,534.08 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.88x = 1,534.08 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.88x = 623,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,327.39/1,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.38

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