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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.62, 1,616.55 and 614.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.62, 1,616.55 and 614.92 is: 923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.62 : 1,616.55 = 614.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.62/1,616.55 = 614.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.62x = 1,616.55 × 614.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.62x = 994,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,048.93/1,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.31

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