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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.67, 1,393.97 and 617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.67, 1,393.97 and 617.41 is: 851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.67 : 1,393.97 = 617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.67/1,393.97 = 617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.67x = 1,393.97 × 617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.67x = 860,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,651.02/1,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.56

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