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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.50, 1,386.21 and 611.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.50, 1,386.21 and 611.45 is: 843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.50 : 1,386.21 = 611.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.50/1,386.21 = 611.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.50x = 1,386.21 × 611.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.50x = 847,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,598.10/1,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.80

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