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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.64, 1,609.19 and 610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.64, 1,609.19 and 610.64 is: 916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.64 : 1,609.19 = 610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.64/1,609.19 = 610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.64x = 1,609.19 × 610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.64x = 982,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,624.68/1,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.08

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