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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.31, 1,540.51 and 610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.31, 1,540.51 and 610.96 is: 915.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.31 : 1,540.51 = 610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.31/1,540.51 = 610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.31x = 1,540.51 × 610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.31x = 941,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,179.23/1,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.27

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