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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.77, 1,393.65 and 617.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.77, 1,393.65 and 617.01 is: 851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.77 : 1,393.65 = 617.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.77/1,393.65 = 617.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.77x = 1,393.65 × 617.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.77x = 859,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,895.99/1,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.58

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