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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.08, 1,549.66 and 617.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.08, 1,549.66 and 617.79 is: 925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.08 : 1,549.66 = 617.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.08/1,549.66 = 617.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.08x = 1,549.66 × 617.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.08x = 957,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,364.45/1,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.81

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