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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.34, 1,394.19 and 617.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.34, 1,394.19 and 617.31 is: 851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.34 : 1,394.19 = 617.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.34/1,394.19 = 617.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.34x = 1,394.19 × 617.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.34x = 860,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,647.43/1,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.84

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