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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.84, 1,396.48 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.84, 1,396.48 and 618.96 is: 854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.84 : 1,396.48 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.84/1,396.48 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.84x = 1,396.48 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.84x = 864,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,365.26/1,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.25

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