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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.68, 1,537.08 and 616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.68, 1,537.08 and 616.44 is: 924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.68 : 1,537.08 = 616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.68/1,537.08 = 616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.68x = 1,537.08 × 616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.68x = 947,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,521.05/1,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.70

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