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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.74, 1,385.18 and 610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.74, 1,385.18 and 610.75 is: 842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.74 : 1,385.18 = 610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.74/1,385.18 = 610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.74x = 1,385.18 × 610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.74x = 845,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,998.69/1,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.85

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