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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.60, 1,386.09 and 611.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.60, 1,386.09 and 611.57 is: 843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.60 : 1,386.09 = 611.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.60/1,386.09 = 611.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.60x = 1,386.09 × 611.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.60x = 847,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,691.06/1,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.81

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