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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.08, 1,534.64 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.08, 1,534.64 and 407.08 is: 610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.08 : 1,534.64 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.08/1,534.64 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.08x = 1,534.64 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.08x = 624,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,721.25/1,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.63

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