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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.26, 1,395.64 and 618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.26, 1,395.64 and 618.54 is: 853.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.26 : 1,395.64 = 618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.26/1,395.64 = 618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.26x = 1,395.64 × 618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.26x = 863,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,256.07/1,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.65

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