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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.31, 1,537.07 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.31, 1,537.07 and 408.30 is: 612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.31 : 1,537.07 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.31/1,537.07 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.31x = 1,537.07 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.31x = 627,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,585.68/1,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.69

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