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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.31, 1,395.67 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.31, 1,395.67 and 618.40 is: 853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.31 : 1,395.67 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.31/1,395.67 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.31x = 1,395.67 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.31x = 863,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,082.33/1,011.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.43

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