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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.73, 1,537.47 and 614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.73, 1,537.47 and 614.16 is: 921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.73 : 1,537.47 = 614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.73/1,537.47 = 614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.73x = 1,537.47 × 614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.73x = 944,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,249.98/1,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.47

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