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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.61, 1,613.72 and 613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.61, 1,613.72 and 613.36 is: 919.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.61 : 1,613.72 = 613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.61/1,613.72 = 613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.61x = 1,613.72 × 613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.61x = 989,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,799.93/1,076.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.37

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