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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.70, 1,386.40 and 611.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.70, 1,386.40 and 611.65 is: 844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.70 : 1,386.40 = 611.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.70/1,386.40 = 611.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.70x = 1,386.40 × 611.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.70x = 847,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,981.57/1,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.01

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