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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.83, 1,396.38 and 618.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.83, 1,396.38 and 618.93 is: 854.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.83 : 1,396.38 = 618.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.83/1,396.38 = 618.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.83x = 1,396.38 × 618.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.83x = 864,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,263.79/1,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.16

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