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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.63, 1,395.35 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.63, 1,395.35 and 618.84 is: 853.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.63 : 1,395.35 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.63/1,395.35 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.63x = 1,395.35 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.63x = 863,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,498.39/1,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.57

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