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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.39, 1,538.66 and 614.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.39, 1,538.66 and 614.31 is: 922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.39 : 1,538.66 = 614.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.39/1,538.66 = 614.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.39x = 1,538.66 × 614.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.39x = 945,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,206.53/1,024.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.70

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