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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.53, 1,392.46 and 616.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.53, 1,392.46 and 616.75 is: 850.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.53 : 1,392.46 = 616.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.53/1,392.46 = 616.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.53x = 1,392.46 × 616.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.53x = 858,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,794.68/1,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.69

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