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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.50, 1,395.94 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.50, 1,395.94 and 613.44 is: 846.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.50 : 1,395.94 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.50/1,395.94 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.50x = 1,395.94 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.50x = 856,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,315.39/1,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.58

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