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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.05, 1,536.12 and 407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.05, 1,536.12 and 407.70 is: 611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.05 : 1,536.12 = 407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.05/1,536.12 = 407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.05x = 1,536.12 × 407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.05x = 626,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,276.12/1,024.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.57

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