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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.25, 1,535.45 and 407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.25, 1,535.45 and 407.81 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.25 : 1,535.45 = 407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.25/1,535.45 = 407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.25x = 1,535.45 × 407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.25x = 626,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,173.66/1,024.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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