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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.51, 1,607.68 and 610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.51, 1,607.68 and 610.15 is: 913.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.51 : 1,607.68 = 610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.51/1,607.68 = 610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.51x = 1,607.68 × 610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.51x = 980,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,925.95/1,073.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.76

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