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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.28, 1,394.45 and 617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.28, 1,394.45 and 617.43 is: 852.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.28 : 1,394.45 = 617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.28/1,394.45 = 617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.28x = 1,394.45 × 617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.28x = 860,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,975.26/1,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.21

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