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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.90, 1,536.09 and 407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.90, 1,536.09 and 407.58 is: 611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.90 : 1,536.09 = 407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.90/1,536.09 = 407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.90x = 1,536.09 × 407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.90x = 626,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,079.56/1,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.47

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