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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.97, 1,395.52 and 617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.97, 1,395.52 and 617.99 is: 853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.97 : 1,395.52 = 617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.97/1,395.52 = 617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.97x = 1,395.52 × 617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.97x = 862,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,417.40/1,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.06

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