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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.89, 1,536.19 and 408.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.89, 1,536.19 and 408.43 is: 612.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.89 : 1,536.19 = 408.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.89/1,536.19 = 408.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.89x = 1,536.19 × 408.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.89x = 627,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,426.98/1,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.19

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