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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.12, 1,534.46 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.12, 1,534.46 and 406.71 is: 609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.12 : 1,534.46 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.12/1,534.46 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.12x = 1,534.46 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.12x = 624,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,078.19/1,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.98

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