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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.60, 1,538.66 and 616.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.60, 1,538.66 and 616.17 is: 922.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.60 : 1,538.66 = 616.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.60/1,538.66 = 616.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.60x = 1,538.66 × 616.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.60x = 948,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,083.44/1,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.62

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