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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.72, 1,394.77 and 617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.72, 1,394.77 and 617.74 is: 852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.72 : 1,394.77 = 617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.72/1,394.77 = 617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.72x = 1,394.77 × 617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.72x = 861,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,605.22/1,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.47

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