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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.84, 1,393.44 and 617.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.84, 1,393.44 and 617.56 is: 851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.84 : 1,393.44 = 617.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.84/1,393.44 = 617.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.84x = 1,393.44 × 617.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.84x = 860,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,532.81/1,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.30

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