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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.96, 1,608.15 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.96, 1,608.15 and 609.96 is: 915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.96 : 1,608.15 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.96/1,608.15 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.96x = 1,608.15 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.96x = 980,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,907.17/1,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.06

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