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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.40, 1,534.20 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.40, 1,534.20 and 407.52 is: 610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.40 : 1,534.20 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.40/1,534.20 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.40x = 1,534.20 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.40x = 625,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,217.18/1,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.92

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