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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.47, 1,535.53 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.47, 1,535.53 and 407.44 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.47 : 1,535.53 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.47/1,535.53 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.47x = 1,535.53 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.47x = 625,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,641.31/1,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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