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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.66, 1,386.48 and 611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.66, 1,386.48 and 611.72 is: 844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.66 : 1,386.48 = 611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.66/1,386.48 = 611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.66x = 1,386.48 × 611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.66x = 848,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,137.55/1,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.20

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