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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.61, 1,535.99 and 612.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.61, 1,535.99 and 612.53 is: 920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.61 : 1,535.99 = 612.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.61/1,535.99 = 612.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.61x = 1,535.99 × 612.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.61x = 940,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,829.21/1,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.03

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