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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.16, 1,534.41 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.16, 1,534.41 and 406.68 is: 609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.16 : 1,534.41 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.16/1,534.41 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.16x = 1,534.41 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.16x = 624,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,013.86/1,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.89

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