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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.86, 1,384.19 and 610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.86, 1,384.19 and 610.15 is: 842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.86 : 1,384.19 = 610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.86/1,384.19 = 610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.86x = 1,384.19 × 610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.86x = 844,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,563.53/1,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.15

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