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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.36, 1,528.09 and 607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.36, 1,528.09 and 607.30 is: 912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.36 : 1,528.09 = 607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.36/1,528.09 = 607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.36x = 1,528.09 × 607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.36x = 928,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,003.72/1,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.17

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