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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.16, 1,385.84 and 611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.16, 1,385.84 and 611.42 is: 843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.16 : 1,385.84 = 611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.16/1,385.84 = 611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.16x = 1,385.84 × 611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.16x = 847,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,324.89/1,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.81

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