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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.73, 1,538 and 409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.73, 1,538 and 409.65 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.73 : 1,538 = 409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.73/1,538 = 409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.73x = 1,538 × 409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.73x = 630,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,041.70/1,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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