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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.57, 1,394.09 and 616.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.57, 1,394.09 and 616.91 is: 851.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.57 : 1,394.09 = 616.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.57/1,394.09 = 616.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.57x = 1,394.09 × 616.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.57x = 860,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,028.06/1,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.03

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