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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.63, 1,609.34 and 610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.63, 1,609.34 and 610.41 is: 914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.63 : 1,609.34 = 610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.63/1,609.34 = 610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.63x = 1,609.34 × 610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.63x = 982,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,360.21/1,073.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.99

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