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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.04, 1,533.47 and 406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.04, 1,533.47 and 406.48 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.04 : 1,533.47 = 406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.04/1,533.47 = 406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.04x = 1,533.47 × 406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.04x = 623,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,324.89/1,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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