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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.28, 1,534.68 and 610.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.28, 1,534.68 and 610.58 is: 917.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.28 : 1,534.68 = 610.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.28/1,534.68 = 610.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.28x = 1,534.68 × 610.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.28x = 937,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,044.91/1,021.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.52

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