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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.87, 1,537.73 and 409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.87, 1,537.73 and 409.02 is: 613.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.87 : 1,537.73 = 409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.87/1,537.73 = 409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.87x = 1,537.73 × 409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.87x = 628,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,958.35/1,024.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.70

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