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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.66, 1,395.96 and 618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.66, 1,395.96 and 618.82 is: 853.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.66 : 1,395.96 = 618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.66/1,395.96 = 618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.66x = 1,395.96 × 618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.66x = 863,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,847.97/1,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.89

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