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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.84, 1,396 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.84, 1,396 and 613.44 is: 846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.84 : 1,396 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.84/1,396 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.84x = 1,396 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.84x = 856,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,362.24/1,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.34

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