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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011, 1,395.64 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011, 1,395.64 and 618.20 is: 853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011 : 1,395.64 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011/1,395.64 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011x = 1,395.64 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011x = 862,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,784.65/1,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.40

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