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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.75, 1,394.38 and 617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.75, 1,394.38 and 617.54 is: 851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.75 : 1,394.38 = 617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.75/1,394.38 = 617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.75x = 1,394.38 × 617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.75x = 861,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,076.91/1,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.92

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