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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.60, 1,396.06 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.60, 1,396.06 and 618.50 is: 853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.60 : 1,396.06 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.60/1,396.06 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.60x = 1,396.06 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.60x = 863,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,463.11/1,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.56

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