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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.14, 1,538.01 and 610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.14, 1,538.01 and 610.35 is: 913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.14 : 1,538.01 = 610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.14/1,538.01 = 610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.14x = 1,538.01 × 610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.14x = 938,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,724.40/1,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.92

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