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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.48, 1,386.20 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.48, 1,386.20 and 611.52 is: 843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.48 : 1,386.20 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.48/1,386.20 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.48x = 1,386.20 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.48x = 847,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,689.02/1,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.91

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