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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.71, 1,396.49 and 618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.71, 1,396.49 and 618.72 is: 854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.71 : 1,396.49 = 618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.71/1,396.49 = 618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.71x = 1,396.49 × 618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.71x = 864,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,033.20/1,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.04

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