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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.70, 1,536.30 and 408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.70, 1,536.30 and 408.10 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.70 : 1,536.30 = 408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.70/1,536.30 = 408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.70x = 1,536.30 × 408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.70x = 626,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,964.03/1,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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