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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.49, 1,573.02 and 616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.49, 1,573.02 and 616.95 is: 924.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.49 : 1,573.02 = 616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.49/1,573.02 = 616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.49x = 1,573.02 × 616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.49x = 970,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,474.69/1,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.71

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