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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.68, 1,534.32 and 612.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.68, 1,534.32 and 612.84 is: 917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.68 : 1,534.32 = 612.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.68/1,534.32 = 612.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.68x = 1,534.32 × 612.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.68x = 940,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,292.67/1,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.65

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