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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.07, 1,536.20 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.07, 1,536.20 and 407.63 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.07 : 1,536.20 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.07/1,536.20 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.07x = 1,536.20 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.07x = 626,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,199.17/1,024.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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