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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.47, 1,537.20 and 408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.47, 1,537.20 and 408.15 is: 612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.47 : 1,537.20 = 408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.47/1,537.20 = 408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.47x = 1,537.20 × 408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.47x = 627,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,408.18/1,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.42

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