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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.78, 1,395.42 and 612.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.78, 1,395.42 and 612.51 is: 845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.78 : 1,395.42 = 612.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.78/1,395.42 = 612.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.78x = 1,395.42 × 612.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.78x = 854,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,708.70/1,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.60

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