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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.59, 1,537.93 and 609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.59, 1,537.93 and 609.23 is: 912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.59 : 1,537.93 = 609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.59/1,537.93 = 609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.59x = 1,537.93 × 609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.59x = 936,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,960.58/1,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.70

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