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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.68, 1,534.56 and 612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.68, 1,534.56 and 612.32 is: 917.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.68 : 1,534.56 = 612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.68/1,534.56 = 612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.68x = 1,534.56 × 612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.68x = 939,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,641.78/1,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.91

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