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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.26, 1,536.26 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.26, 1,536.26 and 608.04 is: 911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.26 : 1,536.26 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.26/1,536.26 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.26x = 1,536.26 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.26x = 934,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,107.53/1,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.98

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