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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.62, 1,393.20 and 616.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.62, 1,393.20 and 616.59 is: 850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.62 : 1,393.20 = 616.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.62/1,393.20 = 616.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.62x = 1,393.20 × 616.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.62x = 859,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,033.19/1,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.85

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