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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.97, 1,393.81 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.97, 1,393.81 and 617.02 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.97 : 1,393.81 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.97/1,393.81 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.97x = 1,393.81 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.97x = 860,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,003.62/1,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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