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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.99, 1,395.99 and 618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.99, 1,395.99 and 618.33 is: 852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.99 : 1,395.99 = 618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.99/1,395.99 = 618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.99x = 1,395.99 × 618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.99x = 863,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,182.50/1,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.96

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