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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.20, 1,533.65 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.20, 1,533.65 and 406.74 is: 609.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.20 : 1,533.65 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.20/1,533.65 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.20x = 1,533.65 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.20x = 623,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,794.18/1,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.65

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