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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.56, 1,392.86 and 616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.56, 1,392.86 and 616.44 is: 850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.56 : 1,392.86 = 616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.56/1,392.86 = 616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.56x = 1,392.86 × 616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.56x = 858,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,614.62/1,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.48

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