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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.38, 1,394.36 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.38, 1,394.36 and 617.19 is: 851.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.38 : 1,394.36 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.38/1,394.36 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.38x = 1,394.36 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.38x = 860,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,585.05/1,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.74

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