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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.96, 1,535.40 and 612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.96, 1,535.40 and 612.94 is: 918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.96 : 1,535.40 = 612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.96/1,535.40 = 612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.96x = 1,535.40 × 612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.96x = 941,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,108.08/1,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.19

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