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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.09, 1,392.80 and 616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.09, 1,392.80 and 616.44 is: 850.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.09 : 1,392.80 = 616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.09/1,392.80 = 616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.09x = 1,392.80 × 616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.09x = 858,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,577.63/1,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.84

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