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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.96, 1,574.42 and 611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.96, 1,574.42 and 611.36 is: 916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.96 : 1,574.42 = 611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.96/1,574.42 = 611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.96x = 1,574.42 × 611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.96x = 962,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,526.48/1,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.72

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