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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.32, 1,535.02 and 612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.32, 1,535.02 and 612.74 is: 919.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.32 : 1,535.02 = 612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.32/1,535.02 = 612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.32x = 1,535.02 × 612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.32x = 940,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,568.15/1,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.13

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