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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.51, 1,395.79 and 618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.51, 1,395.79 and 618.46 is: 853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.51 : 1,395.79 = 618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.51/1,395.79 = 618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.51x = 1,395.79 × 618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.51x = 863,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,235.25/1,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.41

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