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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.96, 1,534.46 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.96, 1,534.46 and 406.95 is: 610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.96 : 1,534.46 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.96/1,534.46 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.96x = 1,534.46 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.96x = 624,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,448.50/1,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.43

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