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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.34, 1,512 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.34, 1,512 and 620.16 is: 928.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.34 : 1,512 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.34/1,512 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.34x = 1,512 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.34x = 937,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,681.92/1,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.09

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