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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.97, 1,525.91 and 607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.97, 1,525.91 and 607.30 is: 910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.97 : 1,525.91 = 607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.97/1,525.91 = 607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.97x = 1,525.91 × 607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.97x = 926,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,678.29/1,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.32

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