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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.42, 1,395.90 and 613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.42, 1,395.90 and 613.37 is: 846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.42 : 1,395.90 = 613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.42/1,395.90 = 613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.42x = 1,395.90 × 613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.42x = 856,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,206.67/1,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.54

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