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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.03, 1,572.66 and 610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.03, 1,572.66 and 610.13 is: 915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.03 : 1,572.66 = 610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.03/1,572.66 = 610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.03x = 1,572.66 × 610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.03x = 959,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,530.98/1,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.56

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