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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.12, 1,392.48 and 616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.12, 1,392.48 and 616 is: 850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.12 : 1,392.48 = 616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.12/1,392.48 = 616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.12x = 1,392.48 × 616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.12x = 857,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,767.68/1,009.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.02

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