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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.99, 1,536.74 and 408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.99, 1,536.74 and 408.51 is: 612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.99 : 1,536.74 = 408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.99/1,536.74 = 408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.99x = 1,536.74 × 408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.99x = 627,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,773.66/1,024.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.47

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