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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.68, 1,535.51 and 612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.68, 1,535.51 and 612.93 is: 919.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.68 : 1,535.51 = 612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.68/1,535.51 = 612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.68x = 1,535.51 × 612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.68x = 941,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,157.08/1,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.39

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