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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028, 1,540.32 and 616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028, 1,540.32 and 616.16 is: 923.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028 : 1,540.32 = 616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028/1,540.32 = 616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028x = 1,540.32 × 616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028x = 949,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,083.57/1,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.23

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