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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.52, 1,393.01 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.52, 1,393.01 and 617.28 is: 850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.52 : 1,393.01 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.52/1,393.01 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.52x = 1,393.01 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.52x = 859,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,872.19/1,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.92

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