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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.69, 1,394.77 and 617.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.69, 1,394.77 and 617.93 is: 852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.69 : 1,394.77 = 617.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.69/1,394.77 = 617.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.69x = 1,394.77 × 617.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.69x = 861,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,868.28/1,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.75

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