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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.55, 1,386.26 and 611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.55, 1,386.26 and 611.67 is: 844.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.55 : 1,386.26 = 611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.55/1,386.26 = 611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.55x = 1,386.26 × 611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.55x = 847,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,930.60/1,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.09

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