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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.26, 1,393.24 and 616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.26, 1,393.24 and 616.44 is: 850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.26 : 1,393.24 = 616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.26/1,393.24 = 616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.26x = 1,393.24 × 616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.26x = 858,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,848.87/1,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.97

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