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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.49, 1,533.61 and 612.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.49, 1,533.61 and 612.11 is: 917.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.49 : 1,533.61 = 612.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.49/1,533.61 = 612.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.49x = 1,533.61 × 612.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.49x = 938,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,732.27/1,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.19

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