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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.48, 1,528.26 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.48, 1,528.26 and 608.72 is: 912.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.48 : 1,528.26 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.48/1,528.26 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.48x = 1,528.26 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.48x = 930,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,282.43/1,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.51

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