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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.44, 1,394.31 and 617.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.44, 1,394.31 and 617.86 is: 852.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.44 : 1,394.31 = 617.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.44/1,394.31 = 617.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.44x = 1,394.31 × 617.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.44x = 861,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,488.38/1,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.59

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