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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.94, 1,396.50 and 618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.94, 1,396.50 and 618.95 is: 854.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.94 : 1,396.50 = 618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.94/1,396.50 = 618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.94x = 1,396.50 × 618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.94x = 864,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,363.68/1,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.16

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