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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.28, 1,547.44 and 407.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.28, 1,547.44 and 407.99 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.28 : 1,547.44 = 407.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.28/1,547.44 = 407.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.28x = 1,547.44 × 407.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.28x = 631,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,342.89/1,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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