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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.96, 1,606.88 and 616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.96, 1,606.88 and 616 is: 922.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.96 : 1,606.88 = 616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.96/1,606.88 = 616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.96x = 1,606.88 × 616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.96x = 989,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,838.08/1,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.53

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