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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.55, 1,393.26 and 616.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.55, 1,393.26 and 616.65 is: 851.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.55 : 1,393.26 = 616.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.55/1,393.26 = 616.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.55x = 1,393.26 × 616.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.55x = 859,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,153.78/1,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.02

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