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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.98, 1,529.29 and 609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.98, 1,529.29 and 609.18 is: 913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.98 : 1,529.29 = 609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.98/1,529.29 = 609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.98x = 1,529.29 × 609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.98x = 931,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,612.88/1,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.36

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