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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.34, 1,540.55 and 610.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.34, 1,540.55 and 610.98 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.34 : 1,540.55 = 610.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.34/1,540.55 = 610.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.34x = 1,540.55 × 610.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.34x = 941,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,245.24/1,028.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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