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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.97, 1,429.95 and 616.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.97, 1,429.95 and 616.46 is: 850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.97 : 1,429.95 = 616.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.97/1,429.95 = 616.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.97x = 1,429.95 × 616.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.97x = 881,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,499.83/1,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.90

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