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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.48, 1,535.18 and 609.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.48, 1,535.18 and 609.85 is: 914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.48 : 1,535.18 = 609.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.48/1,535.18 = 609.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.48x = 1,535.18 × 609.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.48x = 936,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,222.64/1,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.74

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