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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.21, 1,535.20 and 612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.21, 1,535.20 and 612.64 is: 919.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.21 : 1,535.20 = 612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.21/1,535.20 = 612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.21x = 1,535.20 × 612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.21x = 940,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,514.19/1,023.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.18

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