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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.73, 1,393.41 and 616.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.73, 1,393.41 and 616.76 is: 851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.73 : 1,393.41 = 616.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.73/1,393.41 = 616.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.73x = 1,393.41 × 616.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.73x = 859,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,392.58/1,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.11

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