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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.60, 1,551.90 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.60, 1,551.90 and 624.20 is: 936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.60 : 1,551.90 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.60/1,551.90 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.60x = 1,551.90 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.60x = 968,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,695.98/1,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.30

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